Criminal Defense Case Results in Hays, TX

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Indecent Assault

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The case stemmed from a massage session where, weeks later, the complainant alleged inappropriate contact. We pulled the full message history and social media posts, which showed friendly follow up the next day, an offer to leave a review, and no immediate complaint. We also documented the use of warm massage oil and how it could explain the sensation the complainant later described. Those credibility and timing issues, combined with the absence of corroborating evidence, gave us leverage in negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client resolved the case with a sentence of time served.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 22nd District Court

Allegations

The client faced a felony motion to revoke probation stemming from an older intoxication assault case. Allegations included a brief positive interlock reading likely caused by a prescribed dental rinse, an admission to limited drinking during a stressful period, and a UA flagged for methadone the client denied. We obtained pharmacy records and interlock logs showing the high reading cleared within minutes, gathered counseling attendance and proof of completed requirements, and forced production of the revocation paperwork and test data. With the evidentiary gaps exposed and strong mitigation in place, the prosecution dismissed the revocation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 22nd DC

Allegations

While on felony probation, a motion to revoke alleged an alcohol violation tied to an interlock reading and a UA that flagged methadone, which the client denied. We obtained the revocation paperwork, probation records, and ignition interlock logs, then secured pharmacy proof of a prescribed alcohol-based mouthwash. The IID data showed a quick shift from violation to clean, consistent with mouthwash rather than drinking. We challenged the UA’s reliability and documented ongoing meeting attendance and overall compliance. After presenting these issues and mitigation, the State dismissed the motion to revoke.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Hays County, CCL2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute in a vehicle and nearby lot, relying on the other party’s bruises. We interviewed witnesses, gathered messages and photos from prior incidents, and documented that the client acted to stop being pushed. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. We also secured an agreement for the client to complete brief counseling. With credibility issues and mitigation in hand, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The case arose from a domestic dispute at a residence that ended with officers arresting our client on the complainant's initial account and reports of minor injury. We dissected the incident paperwork, compared it to later statements, and assembled proof of the client's cooperation with child services and entry into rehab. We delivered that package with character support and a concrete compliance plan. The prosecutor agreed to straight probation with no jail, including an anger management course, community service, and a no harassing contact condition.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A traffic dispute escalated when another driver allegedly followed our client and rear ended him. She told him she had a gun, exited her vehicle, and a bystander recorded as he restrained her on the ground until police arrived. Officers arrested him for assault after watching the video and concluding he was the aggressor. We compiled the bystander footage and accident context, emphasizing his concern about a possible weapon and his cooperation. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to straight probation on the misdemeanor, avoiding any jail time.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged choking, and officers made an arrest based on the initial statement. We obtained the follow up interview materials and communications, highlighted significant changes in the complainant’s account, and documented that she later expressed unwillingness to participate and limited recollection. The client entered treatment and complied with bond conditions. Using these factors, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail and resulted in straight probation.

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Terroristic Threat Against a Family Member

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The client was arrested after a family dispute spilled into text messages in which he threatened harm if a child was not returned. We compiled the entire message thread and timeline to show the remarks were made in anger, there was no weapon involved, and no steps taken to carry anything out. We also documented his entry into treatment and consistent cooperation with pretrial services. Using that mitigation, we negotiated straight probation with appropriate conditions, keeping him out of jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers arrived to find our client in the driver's seat and arrested them for DWI. The client insisted they had been the passenger and had recorded short videos during the incident. We obtained the original, full-resolution files and compared them to the body camera footage, matching details like footwear and the car's infotainment clock to place the client in the passenger seat at the time of the crash. We pressed the State on its ability to prove who was driving. Faced with that evidence, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police accused our client of using counterfeit cash to buy a smartphone during a private marketplace meetup, resulting in a felony forgery case. We documented that the device was recovered promptly and scrutinized the claimed financial loss. After challenging the loss calculations, we negotiated a resolution centered on accountability rather than punishment. The client completed a theft-awareness course and verified community-service hours, and we coordinated restitution through the prosecutor. The state then dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police responded to a single vehicle crash and arrested our client for DWI after observing signs of intoxication. A breath test was refused, a blood draw followed, and the lab later reported a result over 0.15, triggering an enhanced charge. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and hospital video, noted a missing segment around an incident that left the client injured, and challenged how the investigation was handled. Combined with proactive classes and service, that pressure moved the prosecutor to reduce the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, CC2

Allegations

Officers approached a parked vehicle in a commercial lot and detained the driver during an unrelated investigation. They found a handgun in the center console and filed an unlawful carrying charge. We obtained the videos and reports, showing the firearm was lawfully owned and the client had a valid carry license. We challenged the basis for the detention, the scope of the search, and whether the statute applied. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated forfeiture of the seized firearm. The state dismissed the UCW case.