DWI/DUI Case Results in Bastrop, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for an abrupt lane change led to a DWI arrest. The officer noted the odor of alcohol, and the client acknowledged having one or two drinks. Field sobriety tests were given, the roadside breath device repeatedly failed to register, and a hospital blood draw followed after a panic episode. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the test instructions and conditions, and the reliability of the blood collection. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bastrop County, 423rd District Court

Allegations

After a crash with another vehicle that ended in a rollover, officers found open containers and arrested our client for a third DWI. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was taken. With two prior convictions making it a felony, we dissected the crash investigation and the circumstances of the draw while pushing back on overreaching restitution. We presented insurance documentation showing the other driver’s medical claim was resolved. Coupled with the client’s treatment efforts, we negotiated straight probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Stopped for expired registration, the client had an open container in the car and admitted to drinking. After refusing testing, officers obtained a blood warrant. We reviewed the dashcam and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the blood-draw paperwork. We also compiled strong mitigation, including treatment records, course completion, therapy, and clean ignition interlock use. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured a reduction from a charged second-offense DWI to a first offense with straight probation.