Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police stopped our client near a gas station after a third party report led officers to the vehicle. Body and dash video show only limited field tests were done, and a breath test at the station came back just over the legal limit, with an open container allegation in the car. We pulled the 911 and dispatch records and pressed the state on the basis for the stop and whether the roadside investigation established probable cause. We also highlighted the client's cooperation and first-time DWI status. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a final conviction.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Caldwell County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop as the client pulled away from a gas station, officers searched the vehicle and reported finding plant material. The client told us the items were bought at a storefront, with portions still in sealed retail packaging, and one container holding loose material. We gathered purchase records and challenged whether the state could prove the substance met the illegal THC threshold. We also scrutinized the basis of the search and the handling of the evidence. After we presented these issues, the prosecution dismissed the marijuana case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Comal County, New Braunfels Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers contacted a small group near a waterway and cited our client for minor in possession after noticing empty alcohol containers nearby. Police reports and available information showed the client never held alcohol, a companion had the only can in hand, and other empties were in someone else’s bag. Officers also had the group pick up cans from the area, further blurring who possessed what. We challenged the state’s ability to prove actual possession and the lack of any tie to our client. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid

Location

Bexar County, China Grove Municipal Court

Allegations

Following a roadside stop, the client was cited for driving while license invalid after moving a vehicle a short distance to keep it from being towed. We requested the stop video from the municipal prosecutor and confirmed it captured the explanation given at the scene. We compiled that footage with documentation showing the license issue was being addressed and that the vehicle was no longer in use. Armed with this record and prepared to contest the elements, we pushed for dismissal. The prosecutor agreed and the case was dismissed.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Comal County, New Braunfels Municipal Court

Allegations

During a contact near a public waterway, our client was cited for an open container violation after officers saw empty cans collected with a group's belongings. The police report showed the officer directed everyone to pick up litter, and the only container mentioned was associated with someone else. We obtained the citation and report, pointing out there was no observation of the client actually possessing alcohol. We challenged the sufficiency of the evidence and pressed the prosecution on the possession element. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after an alcohol-fueled argument. After returning a second time, officers arrested our client for assault based largely on statements taken at the scene. We got involved immediately, filed our appearance, and obtained the reports and recordings to evaluate the evidence. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution and reported she did not wish to proceed. We presented that to the prosecutor and highlighted the unclear recollections tied to intoxication. The State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Bexar County, Pre-Indictment Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, police alleged strangulation, photographed neck bruising, and captured a 911 call that ended abruptly. We engaged pre-indictment, obtained the body cam and 911 audio, and measured the proof against the elements of felony strangulation. The complaining witness executed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered to the State. With the witness residing out of state and the evidence insufficient to meet the felony standard, we pressed the prosecutor. The State dismissed the case pre-indictment.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, CCL14

Allegations

The client, on misdemeanor DWI probation, learned of a warrant after alleged violations for leaving the county, missed portable breath tests, and a diluted alcohol screen. We acted fast, coordinated with the prosecutor and probation, and arranged a controlled court appearance to avoid a custodial arrest. We documented gaps in notice about travel limits and secured immediate compliance with fresh negative tests. After a brief compliance window and our presentation, the state withdrew the allegations and the motion to revoke was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Atascosa County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for impeding the roadway, the client was arrested for DWI. They admitted to drinking, declined a breath test, and a later blood draw reported an elevated alcohol level. We obtained and reviewed the dash and body camera footage to evaluate the basis of the stop and the officer’s procedures, then built a mitigation package with character letters and proof of completed alcohol-related courses. The state initially resisted because of the blood result, but we kept the pressure on. We negotiated deferred probation.

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Burglary of a Building

Location

Bexar County, DC

Allegations

The client was accused of entering a building without consent to commit theft. We moved quickly to reconstruct the timeline for the alleged offense and identified a strong alibi. At the time the break in was reported, the client was at a hospital supporting a family member in labor. We presented that alibi to the prosecutor and challenged the State’s ability to place the client at the scene. Faced with a timeline that undercut the accusation, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Police stopped our client after an evening out, citing a wide turn, travel on the shoulder, and a lingering turn signal. Field sobriety tests were given, but none were recorded because the camera was never activated. The client refused breath testing, and a warrant blood draw later reported a high result. We scrutinized the video, reports, and lab records, challenging the shaky basis for the stop, the missing FST evidence, and issues surrounding the blood draw. Faced with these problems, the state reduced the charges and offered deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Comal County, 207th DC

Allegations

After a long dormant case was revived, the state filed a felony motion to revoke probation and pushed for prison. We documented that our client had been actively reporting to supervision in another county, completed months of court-ordered treatment and testing, and served local jail time, then remained compliant. We gathered probation records, letters of support, and proof of paid fees, and arranged key witnesses to testify, including by Zoom. We challenged the state's diligence and highlighted missing lab results. At the contested hearing, the court found the allegations not true and denied revocation, resulting in a not guilty verdict.