Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

Charge

Terroristic Threat

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 7

Allegations

After a night of drinking, a dispute spilled into a parking lot and later a residence. Several people told police our client made threatening statements, and officers made an arrest for terroristic threat. We obtained and reviewed the police reports, body camera video, and 911 recordings. The evidence showed the accusations centered on words said during a chaotic, intoxicated encounter, with no physical injuries alleged. We presented our analysis to the prosecutor, and the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault by Threat (Class C)

Location

Comal County, New Braunfels Municipal Court

Allegations

During a crowded event, an argument between our client and a companion drew a third‑party call to police. Officers arrived after the two had already separated and cited the client for Assault by Threat, even though there was no physical contact. The allegation rested on a heated, conditional remark made in the midst of intoxication. We obtained and reviewed the bodycam and reports, underscoring the lack of evidence of imminent harm and weak corroboration. After we pressed those issues and signaled readiness for trial, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Terroristic Threat

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 7

Allegations

Police were called after a late-night dispute at a residence where multiple people claimed our client made threats of serious harm. No one was injured and officers arrived after the fact. We obtained the 911 audio, body camera video, and reports, and compared each witness account to what was captured on scene. The statements did not line up on what was said or whether anyone was placed in immediate fear, and there was no independent corroboration. We presented those problems to the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13

Allegations

Officers arrested our client after a domestic dispute when the other party reported an assault. We got involved immediately, requested the police file and video, and preserved text messages and other communications that put the allegation in context. The client provided character letters and strictly followed bond and no contact conditions while we engaged the prosecutor. The complaining witness later signed a non-prosecution affidavit and declined to cooperate. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Strangulation)

Location

Bexar County, Pre-Filed. Felony

Allegations

An argument at a home escalated when our client tried to gather belongings and leave, and the complainant blocked the doorway before contacting 911. Officers arrived, documented no visible injuries, and let the client depart. Despite that, a felony family-violence strangulation allegation was later pursued. We engaged early, pre-indictment, and obtained the bodycam, 911 records, and reports. Those materials showed the lack of injury and on-scene statements that undercut the claim. We presented the problems to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Bexar County, Live Oak Municipal Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for speed, an officer claimed a marijuana odor, removed our client, and searched the vehicle. The search turned up a small amount of marijuana and two scales, but only a Class C paraphernalia citation followed. We moved quickly, secured a later setting, and requested the reports and body cam to challenge the basis for the search and the extended questioning. Using that pressure and prepared remedial steps, we pushed negotiations. The case resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 2

Allegations

Our client was stopped and questioned about alcohol, admitting to a couple of drinks. Officers conducted field sobriety tests despite the client explaining chronic balance issues and a recent leg injury. At the station, a breath test was reported as about double the legal limit, triggering the enhanced allegation. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, the administration of the tests, and the reliability of the breath device, and documented the client’s medical limitations and clean compliance. Using that leverage and mitigation, we secured a reduced charge with deferred probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court at Law 8

Allegations

Police responded after the client struck a curb and disabled a wheel. A trainee officer handled much of the stop and administered eye and walk-and-turn tests, then a breath test at the station read about 0.08. We obtained the video and reports, scrutinized how the tests were conducted, and emphasized the slim margin around the legal limit. Armed with those issues and ready to set the case for trial, we negotiated from a position of strength. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, allowing the client to avoid a conviction while completing probation terms.

Charge

DWI - Second Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Our client was arrested in Caldwell County for a second DWI after a roadside investigation. When we reviewed the case file, we found clerical problems, including the offense being miscoded as a boating case and other inconsistencies in the charging paperwork. We compiled these errors and emphasized the significant time the client had already spent in local custody while the case stalled. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a reduction and secured a disposition of time served, avoiding any additional jail.

Charge

Possession of Fraudulent Identification

Location

Caldwell County, None

Allegations

Our client was stopped by police, and officers reported finding paperwork they said indicated a false identity. The papers related to employment, and the client had not presented them to anyone. We pulled the reports and supporting records, showing there was no evidence of use or intent to defraud and pointing out inconsistencies in how the documents were described. We delivered our analysis to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate the defects. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, CCL1

Allegations

A wrong-way turn led to a stop and a DWI arrest. The client admitted to having some drinks, performed field sobriety tests, and was taken in. He declined testing at the scene, and a warrant blood draw later came back at 0.07. We obtained the video and lab materials, emphasized the result below 0.08, and challenged the reliability of the field tests given the conditions. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction from a second-offense DWI to a standard DWI, avoiding the enhanced penalties.

Charge

Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law, 9

Allegations

Following a dispute at a private residence, the client returned after being told not to come back. Officers arrived while the client was still on the property and made an arrest for criminal trespass. We obtained the offense reports, 911 audio, and bodycam to pin down what was actually alleged and to show there was no damage, threats, or violence. We highlighted the client’s cooperation and proactive steps taken afterward. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.