Criminal Defense Case Results in Bexar, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC9

Allegations

The client was stopped after turning the wrong way on a one-way street and admitted to having drinks earlier. During field sobriety testing, the officer added a memory-and-recall task that was nonstandard. At the station, the client attempted a breath test but was labeled uncooperative. We attacked the reliability of the field tests and the unclear breath-test procedure, highlighting confusion and poor instructions. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced to a lesser offense with deferred probation.

Charge

Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Bexar County, CC2

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a wide turn, officers noticed an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and issued a citation. From the start, our client stated it belonged to a passenger. We obtained the police reports and video and pressed the state on whether they could prove our client had care, custody, or control of the container. The evidence did not tie the container to the driver, and we made clear we were ready to litigate that issue. The prosecution dismissed the open container charge.