Criminal Defense Case Results in Gillespie, TX

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding and, after the officer claimed to smell marijuana, the vehicle was searched. The individual acknowledged having a store bought THCA concentrate, and several containers were seized. Only two were tested, with lab notes reporting delta 9 THC, leaving gaps about what was originally observed and how the evidence was handled. We obtained the video, dissected the basis for the stop and consent, and presented mitigation. Confronted with these proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated and a family member called law enforcement, leading to an investigation for assault family violence. The client reported acting in self-defense after being confronted and asked us to step in before speaking to the detective. We immediately took over communications, advised the client not to give a statement, and gathered context about the ongoing family turmoil. We emphasized the disputed nature of the physical contact and the lack of independent corroboration. The prosecutor declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.

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Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

A heated dispute at a residence with an elderly relative led to an investigation for injury to an elderly person. The client reported being attacked first and used force only to protect herself, and she avoided speaking to investigators directly. Our team got involved early, contacted the investigating agency, and acted as the point of communication. We compiled the client’s supporting materials and emphasized the lack of neutral witnesses and the mutual confrontation. The state declined to pursue charges, and the investigation was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

After a late night out, our client and a companion were stopped while trying to arrange a ride. One officer initially appeared ready to let them leave with a friend, but another arrested them for public intoxication. We obtained the body camera footage and reports, highlighting the lack of evidence that the client posed a danger to self or others and the inconsistencies in the officers' observations. We compiled a strong mitigation packet and pressed the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault on a Pregnant Person

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

During a domestic argument at a residence, police arrested our client for felony assault on a pregnant person after a 911 call alleged he struck the complainant. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, and reports and documented key inconsistencies: the account shifted from being "punched" to "pushed," and photos showed only a small bruise on a leg with no facial injury. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we provided to the DA. We pressed the credibility problems and prepared for trial. The state agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser offense, and the client resolved the case with credit for time served.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

Police detained our client after a sidewalk encounter and alleged public intoxication, claiming the person was a danger to self or others. We pulled the offense report and secured the bodycam videos when the state had trouble locating them. On review, the footage and narrative inconsistencies did not support the required danger element. We compiled a mitigation packet with an alcohol awareness course certificate and strong character letters, then pressed the prosecutor on the evidentiary gaps. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

The client was accused of taking a coin collection from a neighbor’s safe. She never had the key or combination, and any coins in her possession were prior gifts that she promptly returned. An investigator suggested a polygraph and further questioning. We intervened during the investigation, advised against unrepresented interviews, and conducted our own inquiry, gathering messages and third party statements. After our investigator conferred with the detective and outlined access and credibility issues, the agency closed the matter for insufficient evidence and it was dismissed.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

The stop began after the client briefly turned the wrong way on a newly posted one-way street and asked the officer if it had changed, then pulled over as directed. He was respectful, parked the vehicle at the officer’s request, and consented to a hospital blood draw. Field tests were limited because of a leg rod and chronic back issues, which we documented. After indictment we reviewed the videos and reports, checked the street signage, and assembled mitigation, including repeated negative hair tests, bond compliance, and an occupational license. We used that package to negotiate deferred adjudication probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A patrol unit stopped our client near a hotel for failing to signal and arrested for DWI. They declined roadside tests, and a later blood draw reported a high BAC over .15. We obtained the dashcam and bodycam, showing a very short drive with no obvious impairment, and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the lab’s handling of the sample. We also compiled mitigation, including education classes and a low-risk alcohol evaluation. After sustained negotiations, the state dropped the enhancement and reduced the charge, with lighter terms and no interlock.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

After an evening out, the client was stopped for speeding and investigated for DWI. The officer began with an ABC recitation, then attempted field sobriety tests on a sloped surface with patrol lights in the client’s eyes, and gave muddled instructions. The client declined breath and blood, and a warrant blood draw happened several hours after the last drink. We secured the dash and body cam footage, documented the poor footing and lighting and the instruction errors, and emphasized the delay undermining any reliable BAC proof. Faced with these problems, the State dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Gillespie County, CCL

Allegations

On deferred misdemeanor probation, the client was hit with a motion to adjudicate after a new reckless driving arrest in another county and an alleged missed drug and alcohol evaluation. We secured a bond to keep the client out of custody and pulled the offense report and supervision file. Instead of conceding a violation, we gathered proof of completed classes and the evaluation and coordinated with probation. We submitted a compliance packet to the prosecutor. The state dropped the motion and the case was dismissed.

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Assault on a Public Servant (Felony)

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

Following a traffic stop involving someone she was with, the client went to a hospital where officers had taken that driver for a blood draw. While she asked questions, police said she was interfering. A brief hand contact and a chaotic arrest turned into an allegation that she bit an officer, leading to a felony charge. We secured all bodycam and dashcam video, her phone recording, and the officer's injury documentation. The footage conflicted with reports and failed to support the elements of assault on a public servant. Faced with those issues and our intent to litigate, the state dismissed.