Criminal Defense Case Results in Hays, TX

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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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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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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.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Hays County, None

Allegations

After a citizen report, officers contacted our client next to a disabled car that had been pulled off the roadway. The vehicle was turned off while the client waited for a ride. An officer noted a beer on the passenger floor and issued an open container citation. We dissected the report and call details, emphasizing that contact occurred after the car was parked and that the container’s status and accessibility were not reliably documented. We pressed these evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor, and the county dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police responded to a reckless driving call and found our client pulled over with a disabled car. Officers reported an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and an open container, then conducted field sobriety tests. The client declined a roadside breath test, and a subsequent blood draw later showed an elevated result. We challenged the basis of the stop from a third party report, scrutinized how the roadside tests were given, and pressed issues with the open container evidence while presenting mitigation the client completed. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 207th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when an arrest on a separate case triggered a motion to revoke, along with a claim they were behind on fees. The client reported clean tests, regular reporting, and full payments, and said the fee issue was a clerical error. We pulled supervision records, payment receipts, and drug test logs, and compiled emails and texts confirming compliance. We also emphasized that the new case had not been proven and gave the state nothing independent to rely on. After negotiations and presenting our file, the prosecution dismissed the motion.

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Fraudulent Destruction, Removal, or Concealment of Writing (Felony)

Location

Hays County, 207th District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of fraud for allegedly altering or concealing a will after a former partner passed away. We obtained the police file and tracked down the original document and prior counsel’s file. Emails and texts showed the client promptly turned the will over to her attorney, who copied it and communicated with the detective, undermining any claim of concealment or tampering. We highlighted the shifting theory of the offense and the lack of proof of fraudulent intent. Facing these problems, the prosecutor dismissed the case.