Criminal Defense Case Results in Hays, TX

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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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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.

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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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Public Intoxication

Location

Hays County, Kyle Municipal Court

Allegations

The client’s car stalled and was pushed off the roadway into a busy parking lot. A bystander complained about how the disabled vehicle was positioned, prompting officers to question the client. An officer claimed the client seemed sluggish and made a public intoxication arrest, but there was no breath or blood test. We obtained bodycam footage and reports, documented the mechanical breakdown, and challenged whether the client was intoxicated or a danger to anyone. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Officers encountered the client intoxicated near a residential complex and detained them. During booking, officers alleged the client pulled away and added a resisting arrest charge. Our team demanded the full evidence and scrutinized whether the brief conduct, given the client's condition, actually satisfied the statute. We emphasized the lengthy delay in prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 428th District Court

Allegations

The client was on a long-running felony probation from an old case when a revocation was suddenly filed and a warrant issued after years of silence. Believing supervision had ended and having received conflicting notices, the client retained us to clarify the record. We gathered the full probation history, verified completed programs and payments, and secured a current status report from supervision. Using those records and the timeline gaps, we pressed the prosecution to narrow the allegations. The State agreed to reduce the case and accept time served, terminating probation that day.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Police were called after a dispute at a private residence where our client had gone to check on someone’s welfare. Officers later issued a trespass warning and a misdemeanor case was filed. We dug into the reports and communications surrounding the incident, highlighting unclear notice about any ban, conflicting accounts about whether our client was invited outside to talk, and questions over who actually had authority to bar entry at the property. We also presented mitigation showing the client was addressing underlying issues through counseling. After we pressed these problems with the prosecution, the State dismissed the case.

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Stalking

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of stalking after a turbulent breakup, with police reports citing repeated trips to a residence and damage to a vehicle. She stopped all contact once conditions were issued and entered therapy and substance abuse counseling, then provided records of treatment and medication compliance. We pressed prosecutors to reconfirm the complainant's position and documented an extended period with no further contact. We also emphasized that the incident stemmed from a single, intoxication fueled dispute rather than ongoing conduct. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

After admitting to placing a tracking device on a former partner's vehicle, the client faced a misdemeanor charge supported by detailed statements about visits to a residence and a later confrontation. The State declined diversion, pointing to the complainant's account. We dug into the reports, framed the case around the single charged act rather than stalking, and highlighted the client's lack of prior record and cooperative conduct. We pressed negotiations over terms and consequences. The prosecution relented and offered deferred probation. The client accepted, avoiding a conviction and positioning the case for dismissal upon completion.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic collision, officers impounded the vehicle and performed an inventory search. A handgun was located inside a closed bag in the back seat. The bag and firearm belonged to another person, not our client. We reviewed the police materials, including the tow inventory, and documented that the gun was discovered during inventory and that the client had no knowledge or control over it. We pressed these defects with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Felony)

Location

Hays County, D483

Allegations

After a serious crash, our client left the vehicle to sit nearby and called EMS for help. An officer arrived, spoke with the client, collected identifying information, and EMS then transported the client to a hospital. Despite that, an investigator later alleged felony leaving the scene because there was no contact with the other driver. We documented the client's presence and cooperation and built a clear timeline from the police and medical records. When we presented it to the prosecutor and held our ground, the state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police stopped our client for vehicle issues. Officers reported finding a handgun in a door compartment and filed a UCW charge. We obtained the reports and evidence, and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the scope of the search. We challenged whether UCW elements were met given the firearm’s location and how it was handled. After we highlighted inconsistencies and poor documentation, the prosecutor dismissed the case.