Criminal Defense Case Results in Comal, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Comal County, 274th District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a registration issue, officers reported smelling marijuana, detained the driver, and called a K-9. A search of the vehicle turned up a pill bottle in the trunk with under a gram that later tested as a Penalty Group 1 substance. We secured the reports, bodycam and dashcam footage, and lab paperwork, and challenged the basis for the search and the chain of custody while pushing for a non-conviction outcome. When diversion was not offered, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Comal County, DC274

Allegations

Police found the client sitting in a parked vehicle after a recreational outing and arrested for felony DWI based on signs of intoxication. The car never moved, the engine was on for air, the client refused breath testing, and a blood sample was later taken by warrant. We obtained and reviewed the videos and reports and underscored the operation issue, showing the vehicle remained stationary. In parallel we built mitigation with intensive treatment, repeat offender education, a victim impact panel, clean tests, and letters from providers. After sustained negotiations, the case resolved with deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

Our client was on deferred probation for interfering with public duties when a new DWI arrest in another county triggered a motion to revoke. A warrant followed. We immediately coordinated with supervision and the court to monitor the filing, arrange a planned surrender, and work toward a preset bond while seeking to waive unnecessary appearances. We compiled mitigation, including proof of completed conditions and DWI coursework, and pushed for concurrent credit with the other case. The state pressed for a lengthy jail term, but we negotiated a reduced resolution and the court credited time already served, closing the matter.

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Racing on a Highway

Location

Comal County, CCL 3

Allegations

Stopped at a sign, our client accelerated after another car that quickly took off, but the vehicles were never side by side. Officers initiated a traffic stop and accused the client of street racing, asking whether they knew the other driver. The client denied knowing the other motorist and denied any intent to race. We scrutinized the report and emphasized there was no evidence of coordination, no parallel driving, and no direct competition. After we pressed those gaps with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Comal County, 207th District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers searched a vehicle our client was driving and reported finding a small amount of narcotics tucked under the center console. The car was registered to someone else, and there was no clear evidence of our client’s knowing control over the item. We obtained the reports and video, dissected the basis for the stop and the scope of the search, and pressed the state on proof of possession. We prepared suppression and possession challenges and kept steady pressure in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Comal County, JP1

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after our client was the one who dialed 911. The argument was verbal until a brief tap to the spouse’s head, and officers made an arrest based largely on the initial statement. The spouse declined photographs, reported no injuries needing treatment, and later indicated no desire to prosecute. We moved quickly, secured the reports and recordings, emphasized the lack of corroboration and the complainant’s noncooperation, and signaled we were prepared to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an expired registration, the officer put our client through field sobriety tests in the cold while the client was visibly shivering and wearing flat skate shoes. The client declined breath and blood testing, a warrant was obtained, and a blood draw later came back only slightly over the legal limit. We pulled the videos and lab records, documented how the conditions could affect performance, and emphasized the narrow margin on the blood result. We negotiated deferred adjudication with probation and an interlock requirement, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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False Information to a Police Officer

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

After finding property missing and damaged, the client filed a report and identified a former partner who had access to the apartment without permission. When the relationship briefly resumed, he later asked the officer to drop the matter, and police charged him with making a false statement. We obtained the body-cam, reports, and the client’s emails and messages, showing he had a reasonable basis for the report and only sought to withdraw it later. We emphasized the delay in filing and the lack of proof of a knowing lie. At trial, we exposed the investigative gaps and secured a not guilty verdict.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, CC1

Allegations

Stopped for speeding during a late night drive, the client was investigated for DWI after the officer noted slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and an alcohol odor. Field sobriety tests were performed. The client declined a specimen and a blood draw was later taken under a warrant. We obtained and reviewed the videos, reports, and warrant affidavit, scrutinizing the basis for the stop, the test instructions, and the timing of the draw. We pressed these issues in negotiations, and the client completed classes early. The case ended in deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Comal County, 433rd District Court

Allegations

Police were dispatched to a parking lot after a caller reported a crash. When officers arrived, our client was in a parked truck that was undamaged, the engine off and keys in his pocket. He declined field tests and was taken for a blood draw. We obtained the 911 records, videos, and warrant paperwork and focused on two core issues, the lack of reasonable suspicion once no crash or violation existed, and the State’s inability to prove operation. We drafted a suppression motion and made clear we were ready to litigate. Confronted with those defects, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Comal County, JP3

Allegations

Police arrested our client for public intoxication at a crowded festival after claiming the client was unsteady and alone. We obtained the body camera video and offense report, which showed the client standing calmly in a crowd, attempting to call contacts for a safe ride but struggling with cell service. We highlighted the absence of any complainant, the lack of documented field testing, and that the footage did not show the client was a danger to self or others. After pressing these evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor and preparing for trial, the State dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Comal County, 22nd District Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic incident where officers alleged a kitchen knife was displayed. The client had a documented traumatic brain injury and, on the same day, was treated for a urinary tract infection that caused acute confusion. We gathered hospital records, prior neuro documentation, and evidence of recent falls, and the complaining witness signed an affidavit of non-prosecution. We moved to modify the protective order and addressed bond, securing release on a personal recognizance bond for medical care. After we presented the full medical context and lack of ongoing risk, the prosecution dismissed the case.