DWI/DUI Case Results in Hays, TX

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.