Criminal Defense Case Results in Guadalupe, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, CC2

Allegations

A rear-end collision at a stop light, caused by another driver striking our client from behind, led to a DWI arrest after roadside tests. The client declined a breath test, and a blood sample was taken. We dissected the accident report and the officers’ observations, highlighting that no one was injured. We also gathered character reference letters and documentation that the insurance claim from the crash was fully resolved. Leveraging this context in negotiations, we secured a reduction of the charge.

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Protective Order

Location

Guadalupe County, 456th District Court

Allegations

After a neighbor sought an ex parte protective order, our client was suddenly barred from approaching their own residence under a broad stay-away provision. We stepped in immediately, instructed the client to comply, and moved to challenge the order. At the hearing we highlighted the lack of recent threats, months of peaceful co-existence, and the practical hardship caused by the distance requirement. We also identified inconsistencies in the applicant’s account. The court dismissed the case and dissolved the order.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, CC2

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash into a parked car that caused the vehicle to roll, officers investigated our client for DWI. Field sobriety tests were conducted while the client was still shaken from the collision, the client declined a breath test, made no admissions, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. With prior DWI convictions elevating the charge to a felony, the stakes were high. We dissected the reports and evidence, emphasized the compromised reliability of the roadside testing and the delay before the blood draw, and challenged gaps in the state's proof. The case resolved with a felony probation term instead of prison.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Following a late night, the client fell asleep at the wheel and was involved in a single-vehicle crash. Officers moved the scene to a parking area, conducted field sobriety tests, and obtained a breath result around 0.10. The client reported burping before the test and was hurting and exhausted from the wreck, conditions that can mimic impairment on roadside tests. We scrutinized the police reports and breath-test procedure, emphasizing the borderline reading, observation concerns, and post-accident effects on the FSTs. After we pressed these weaknesses with the prosecution, they declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument at a residence, alleging the client prevented the other person from leaving. We got involved early, obtained and reviewed the police report, and addressed the no-contact restrictions. The complaining witness later submitted an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the State along with context that undercut the restraint allegation. We engaged the assigned prosecutor, highlighted evidentiary weaknesses, and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The State dismissed the case.

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Continuous Family Violence

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a residence. Officers arrested our client for continuous family violence based almost entirely on the complainant’s initial statement, and an emergency protective order kept them apart. We moved quickly to collect the reports, document discrepancies in the complainant’s later account, and submit an affidavit of non-prosecution. We presented the credibility issues and lack of corroboration to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Guadalupe County, CC 2

Allegations

After a sting operation, the client was arrested for solicitation of prostitution when a video and name surfaced online. We obtained discovery, reviewed the arrest report and available footage, and closely examined how the contact and arrest were documented. We raised concerns about the operation's procedures and the online exposure, then pushed those points in negotiations. The state ultimately agreed to deferred probation, allowing the client to avoid a final conviction upon successful completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, CC2

Allegations

Officers responded to a single vehicle crash where airbags deployed. The client was taken to a hospital and a blood sample was drawn. We obtained the accident report and medical records to lock down the timing and handling of the sample. We compared the officer narrative to the documentation and raised questions tying alleged impairment to actual driving. After sustained negotiations, the state accepted a reduction to a lesser charge.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

The charge stemmed from a mental health crisis at a home. The client was despondent and talking about self harm while a firearm was present. The caregiver and children were in the residence only briefly, then left and called for help. We gathered the 911 audio, medical records, and a sworn statement confirming the client never threatened the children and that they did not feel in immediate danger. We challenged the lack of evidence of actual or imminent harm. The State dismissed the case.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police were called for a welfare check during a mental health crisis at a residence. After contact, our client was accused of child endangerment based on claims the children were placed at risk because a firearm was present. The family had been in the home only a few minutes before leaving, and there were no threats toward them. We compiled police records, 911 call information, medical documentation, and a sworn statement from the parent that there was no immediate danger to the children. We also noted a blood test showing minimal alcohol. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a suspicious-vehicle call near a bar and stopped our client as he left the lot. He acknowledged having a few drinks over several hours and declined roadside field sobriety tests. He was arrested and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. We challenged the legal basis for the stop and the shift to a DWI investigation, and scrutinized the blood-draw procedures and paperwork for defects. After we laid out those evidentiary problems to the prosecutor, the state dismissed the case.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare check during a mental health crisis. The client had a firearm, and the caregiver immediately left with the children. Despite no threats toward the kids and their brief presence, the client was charged with child endangerment. We moved quickly to document what actually happened, securing a sworn statement from the caregiver, medical context of a psychiatric episode, and a clarified timeline showing the children were removed within minutes. After we challenged whether the elements of endangerment could be met, the prosecution dismissed the case.