Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Comal County, JP1

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after our client was the one who dialed 911. The argument was verbal until a brief tap to the spouse’s head, and officers made an arrest based largely on the initial statement. The spouse declined photographs, reported no injuries needing treatment, and later indicated no desire to prosecute. We moved quickly, secured the reports and recordings, emphasized the lack of corroboration and the complainant’s noncooperation, and signaled we were prepared to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Bexar County, CC8

Allegations

Our client was accused of reckless driving after an officer claimed he fishtailed leaving a gas station and pulled into a nearby complex. We secured the patrol car video and bodycam and compared them to the narrative. The footage showed a slow, short movement with no swerving, excessive speed, or danger to others. We compiled those discrepancies and presented them to the prosecutor, arguing the elements could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Faced with video that undercut the allegation, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13

Allegations

A domestic dispute in a vehicle led to an assault family violence charge after a neighbor called 911 and shared home video that appeared to show our client pulling the complainant from a car. We secured the full case file, reviewed the footage, and highlighted that it captured only the tail end of the incident. We pushed for witness disclosures, and the homeowners told prosecutors they saw the complainant hitting or kicking our client before the video began. Using that account and the gaps in the state’s proof, we signaled readiness for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 11

Allegations

After a traffic stop, the client was arrested for DWI with an alleged BAC over .15. We secured the video, police reports, and testing records, then targeted weaknesses in the proof of the elevated BAC and the observations used to justify impairment. We contrasted the officer’s narrative with what appeared on camera and pressed the state on evidentiary gaps. With that pressure, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge. The client avoided the higher-grade DWI and received straight probation on the lesser offense.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, CC5

Allegations

After striking a median and blowing out tires, the client pulled over and was contacted by police while stopped. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and used a roadside breath device that read above .15. No evidentiary breath or blood sample was taken later. Our team obtained the videos, dissected the test administration, and challenged the state’s attempt to rely on a portable device to enhance the case. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dropped the enhancement and reduced the charge, and we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an expired registration, the officer put our client through field sobriety tests in the cold while the client was visibly shivering and wearing flat skate shoes. The client declined breath and blood testing, a warrant was obtained, and a blood draw later came back only slightly over the legal limit. We pulled the videos and lab records, documented how the conditions could affect performance, and emphasized the narrow margin on the blood result. We negotiated deferred adjudication with probation and an interlock requirement, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash into a utility pole, officers conducted field sobriety tests. The client fell during testing and had visible bruising and a recent head impact, along with documented balance and orthopedic issues. Police later obtained a warrant for a blood draw after alleging a breath-test refusal. We obtained the bodycam and dashcam, secured the 911 audio, and subpoenaed the blood lab records. Citing accident-related injuries and medical history, we challenged the reliability of the testing. The state reduced the case to a lesser charge with deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, the client consented to a vehicle search and was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. We obtained the reports and recordings, and analyzed the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and whether the UCW elements were actually met. We also assembled mitigation, including voluntary classes and community service, and kept steady pressure on the state. Faced with our challenges and readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family (Felony)

Location

Caldwell County, 421st DC

Allegations

After a domestic dispute led to a felony charge alleging continuous family violence, our client was accused of multiple assaults within a year. We obtained the 911 audio, body-worn camera and reports, and compared the complainant’s statements across interviews. We presented her affidavit of non-prosecution and highlighted timeline gaps and the lack of independent corroboration for more than one qualifying incident. We also documented the client’s voluntary steps to address the situation. Faced with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

A late-night traffic stop for speeding and crossing a line led to a DWI arrest. The client performed roadside tests and later consented to a breath test that read 0.09. At the jail the breath machine shut down mid-test and was reset. We obtained the dash and bodycam along with jail footage, then challenged compliance with the required observation period and breath-test procedures. Using the borderline BAC and those irregularities, we negotiated a reduction to obstruction of a highway with deferred probation.

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Burglary of a Building

Location

Guadalupe County

Allegations

Our client was accused of entering a building without consent while in the midst of a mental health crisis. Family reported he had been off prescribed medication and disoriented, and the circumstances suggested he was looking for shelter and food. We scrutinized the police reports and timeline, obtained medical records, and documented his treatment history. Using that mitigation, we pressed for a rehabilitative outcome instead of a conviction. The prosecution agreed to deferred adjudication with conditions focused on treatment and supervision, protecting his record.

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Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

Police were called to a neighborhood after reports of gunfire during a small gathering at a rented home. Officers alleged the client fired a 9mm into the dirt, a neighbor said they saw it, and two casings were recovered, while another person fired a rifle that chipped concrete. We obtained the 911 call and bodycam, tested whether the spot met the public place element, and compared witness claims to the video. We emphasized that the gun was secured before contact and that no one was threatened or injured. With targeted mitigation, we negotiated deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.