DWI/DUI Case Results in Caldwell, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police stopped our client near a gas station after a third party report led officers to the vehicle. Body and dash video show only limited field tests were done, and a breath test at the station came back just over the legal limit, with an open container allegation in the car. We pulled the 911 and dispatch records and pressed the state on the basis for the stop and whether the roadside investigation established probable cause. We also highlighted the client's cooperation and first-time DWI status. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a final conviction.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for following too closely, the client was investigated for DWI. Dashcam video captured the driving and field sobriety tests that the officer said showed clues of impairment, and a later blood draw returned a result over the legal limit. We obtained and reviewed the video and lab materials, scrutinized the timing of the blood test, and prepared to challenge aspects of the stop and testing. At the same time, the client completed alcohol education and a victim-impact panel. Using those efforts as leverage, we negotiated deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop, the client was arrested for DWI when the officer observed clear signs of intoxication. The client refused breath and blood testing, and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and the lab records, which showed unsafe driving and a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit. Recognizing the risk at trial, we focused on mitigation, submitting proof of early alcohol classes and a strong character letter. We negotiated a non-jail outcome, and the case resolved with straight probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Stopped for minor speeding, the client admitted to drinking earlier and performed field sobriety tests before being arrested for DWI. At the jail, the breath test registered right at the legal limit. We obtained the videos and reports, compared the officer’s observations with the testing, and emphasized the lack of strong impairment indicators and the client’s cooperation. The client also completed recommended classes proactively. Using the borderline BAC and mitigation, we persuaded the prosecution to dismiss the case.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

The case began after a minor parking lot collision. Officers reported an odor of alcohol, performed roadside tests, and later recorded a breath result over .15. We obtained the full discovery and scrutinized the crash documentation, the officer's testing instructions, and the breath-test paperwork. We emphasized the low-speed contact, lack of injuries, and the gaps in the State's proof. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lower grade misdemeanor, avoiding the harsher penalties originally on the table.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Stopped for a defective license plate light, the client admitted to drinking and was asked to perform field sobriety tests. The tests were conducted in strong winds and cold conditions while the vehicle was still running, and several officers were on scene. After arrest, the client consented to a breath test that registered over .15. We dissected the police reports and available evidence, emphasizing how the roadside conditions and instructions undermined the reliability of the testing. We pressed these issues in negotiations, and the state agreed to reduce the charge.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding late at night and arrested for DWI after admitting to having a couple of drinks. They declined standardized field sobriety tests, and officers later obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We dug into the basis for the stop and the sworn affidavit supporting the warrant, pinpointing gaps in the officer's observations and the articulation of probable cause. We presented those issues to the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.