Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court

Allegations

The client was stopped for expired registration. The officer claimed to smell alcohol and marijuana, noted an open container, and had the client perform repeated field sobriety tests while a trainee observed. The client had vomited earlier from food, reported longstanding balance issues from past concussions, refused breath testing, and a blood draw followed. We scrutinized the stop and the manner the tests were administered, and questioned the reliability of any impairment indicators under those conditions. After we pressed these problems with the prosecution and prepared to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for following too closely, the client was investigated for DWI. Dashcam video captured the driving and field sobriety tests that the officer said showed clues of impairment, and a later blood draw returned a result over the legal limit. We obtained and reviewed the video and lab materials, scrutinized the timing of the blood test, and prepared to challenge aspects of the stop and testing. At the same time, the client completed alcohol education and a victim-impact panel. Using those efforts as leverage, we negotiated deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop, the client was arrested for DWI when the officer observed clear signs of intoxication. The client refused breath and blood testing, and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and the lab records, which showed unsafe driving and a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit. Recognizing the risk at trial, we focused on mitigation, submitting proof of early alcohol classes and a strong character letter. We negotiated a non-jail outcome, and the case resolved with straight probation.

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Violation of a Protective Order (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, DC226

Allegations

The case stemmed from a protective order issued after a domestic dispute. While in custody, the client placed several recorded calls to the protected party, and prosecutors filed a felony continuous violation based on multiple contacts within twelve months. The initial offer was seven years of deferred supervision, which the client felt was excessive. We highlighted the client's counseling work, months of strict no contact, and full compliance, and pressed the state on proportionality and the intent of the calls. The result was a negotiated three-year deferred probation, keeping a felony conviction off the record.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, CC11

Allegations

After a minor collision, the client pulled into a lot where a heated exchange followed. When officers arrived, they moved straight to an arrest for DWI. The client declined roadside tests and later provided a breath sample reported over .15. We obtained the videos and records, challenged the rush to arrest and the reliability of the breath procedure, and documented the circumstances of the collision. We addressed restitution for the other driver and pressed for a fair resolution. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a non-DWI charge.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC9

Allegations

Stopped soon after leaving a parking area, the client was arrested for a second DWI. She declined roadside tests, a warrant issued, and a blood draw later showed an elevated BAC. We reviewed the video, questioned the basis for the stop and the blood protocol, and assembled mitigation, including treatment steps and strong character letters. Emphasizing that the prior DWI was long ago and showing current compliance, we pressed negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser misdemeanor with probation, avoiding second-offense penalties.

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Injury to a Child (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, 437th District Court

Allegations

After a school pickup, the client was accused of felony injury to a child when two youths exited her vehicle and fought with others nearby. She remained in the car with younger children, and CPS investigated and closed the case without action. We dug into the police reports and discovery, highlighting the spontaneous nature of the altercation and the lack of any act by our client that encouraged or facilitated it. We emphasized the CPS findings and the context of the incident to the prosecution and prepared for trial. Facing weak proof on essential elements, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC 11

Allegations

Police stopped our client for alleged erratic driving and arrested them for DWI. They admitted to drinking, attempted roadside tests despite an old Achilles injury and knee issues, and later gave a breath sample over .15. We dug into the videos and reports, highlighting how those medical limitations affected balance and pressing the state on missing roadside body-cam. The client completed alcohol education up front. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction to a lower charge with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument that began when a ride home from a bar turned confrontational. At the residence, an object was thrown, injuring the complainant’s hand. We moved quickly to document the client’s clean history, coordinated an affidavit of nonprosecution from the complainant, and compiled proof of immediate engagement in counseling, classes, and support meetings. We presented this mitigation to the prosecution and pressed for a nontrial resolution. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a heated custody exchange where both adults reached for the children, and no one was arrested or cited at the scene. A Class C family violence citation was later filed anyway. We documented our client's account, mapped the timeline, and showed the prosecutor that the evidence reflected mutual contact during a disputed handoff. Emphasizing the officers' on scene decision not to charge and the inconsistencies in the later complaint, we pressed for dismissal. The state ultimately dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Injury

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

After a minor bump in a drive‑thru, the other driver alleged injury and police opened an investigation. Even though the client immediately reported the incident to insurance, officers obtained a warrant, seized the truck, and placed it on an evidence hold. We engaged early, repeatedly contacting the investigator and supplying the claim file and proof of prompt reporting and cooperation. After our submissions and continued pressure for review, prosecutors declined to file charges. The vehicle was released and the case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC13

Allegations

After a night of heavy drinking, a domestic argument escalated and a 911 call brought police. Our client was arrested and a strict no contact condition was imposed. We moved quickly, documented the complainant’s wish not to prosecute, and compiled supporting materials showing mutual intoxication, no documented injuries to the complainant, and no independent witnesses or usable video. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecution and stood ready for trial. The state dismissed the case.