DWI/DUI Case Results in Hays, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a collision where another car pulled out in front of our client, officers reported an odor of alcohol, conducted field sobriety tests, and made a DWI arrest. Because the client is diabetic, the jail refused intake for very high blood sugar and a hospital blood draw was taken instead. We obtained the dash and body cam video, secured hospital records documenting the diabetic episode, and confirmed no administrative license suspension had been issued. We challenged the roadside testing conditions and the timing and interpretation of the blood evidence. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution reduced the case to a lesser charge, avoiding a second-offense conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, CC#2 Hays

Allegations

Police responded to a single vehicle crash where the car had struck a tree. The client admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and was taken to a hospital where a blood sample was drawn. We obtained the reports and available recordings, scrutinized the sobriety testing, and examined how the hospital blood draw was conducted. We presented these concerns to the state and pressed for a fair outcome. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and we secured deferred probation to avoid a permanent conviction.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a pre-dawn traffic stop for an apparent vehicle issue, the client was asked to perform field sobriety tests and later provided multiple breath samples at the station, which registered over .15. We obtained the police reports and testing records, and closely evaluated how the roadside exercises and breath testing were conducted. The client completed alcohol education on their own initiative, and we presented that mitigation to the prosecutor. We negotiated deferred adjudication with probation and an ignition interlock requirement, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor property damage incident and contacted the client on foot. They performed field sobriety tests and obtained a consensual hospital blood draw. With a prior DWI on record, the exposure was significant. We obtained the police reports and lab records, scrutinizing the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests. At the same time, we documented the client's treatment efforts, interlock compliance, and medical considerations to mitigate punishment. After focused negotiations, the prosecution offered straight probation with conditions centered on sobriety and monitoring.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 report of erratic driving and contacted our client at a gas station. After field sobriety tests, the client gave a breath sample at the jail that read over .15. We pulled the 911 audio and body cam, testing the basis for the contact and whether consent to the tests was valid. With no clear suppression issue, we built a mitigation package focused on a clean history, cooperation, and a commitment to alcohol education. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law no. 3

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for speeding and drifting in the lane, the driver pulled to the shoulder and provided license and insurance. He declined further questioning and refused field sobriety tests. Backup arrived, he was arrested, and a blood sample was taken later. We obtained and reviewed dash and body camera video and the lab records, then pressed the state on the lack of roadside testing and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. The case was resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a fast food drive-thru with the vehicle in park. After roadside tests, they were arrested and later provided two breath samples over .15. We obtained the videos and breath records, noted the limited driving evidence, and compiled strong mitigation including early completion of alcohol education and a victim impact panel, plus a clean history. We pressed these points with the prosecutor and negotiated a reduction to a standard DWI with deferred probation.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Hays County, CC2

Allegations

After a tire issue, the client parked in a commercial lot with the engine running. Officers checked on the vehicle, reported an odor of alcohol, and the client admitted to drinking. He completed field sobriety tests, declined a breath test, and a warrant blood draw later showed a high BAC. We reviewed the bodycam, scrutinized the instructions and conditions of the tests, and challenged the timeline between driving and the draw. Leveraging these issues, we persuaded the state to waive the over .15 enhancement and reduce the charge, with deferred probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Hays County, CC3

Allegations

The case began after a minor crash where the client rear ended another car. Officers noted an open container and the client admitted to drinking, but no field sobriety tests were given. A blood sample was later taken and became the centerpiece of the case. We obtained the videos, reports, and full lab file, then challenged the legality and reliability of the draw, focusing on collection protocol and chain of custody. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped for failing to signal after leaving a gathering and was arrested for DWI. They performed field sobriety tests at the roadside, declined a breath test, and a warrant blood draw later alleged a high BAC. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, the timeline between drinking and driving, and the administration of the sobriety tests. We also highlighted that there was no crash and the client cooperated throughout. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, the charge was reduced from the enhanced level to a standard first offense.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation (DWI)

Location

Hays County, County Court at law #1

Allegations

While on misdemeanor DWI probation, the client faced a motion to revoke based on multiple positive tests, missed treatment, and falling behind on fees and service. We pulled the full probation file, UA logs, and program records to sort out what was completed and what was still outstanding. We showed that most DWI conditions were already done and assembled proof of renewed compliance with a plan to address the rest. After presenting this and pushing back on revocation, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, CCL1

Allegations

After a late night out, our client drove off and was contacted by officers who suspected impairment. The client did not recall whether any field tests were done and agreed to a blood draw. We obtained the reports and lab records, reviewed the basis for the stop and the procedures surrounding the draw, and kept pressure on the state while results were pending. With mitigation and no prior history, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail time. The court accepted a straight probation term.