Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC9

Allegations

Stopped after leaving a bar, our client was arrested for DWI following roadside tests. The officer had them perform nonstandard exercises and balance tests despite a known leg injury, then labeled the poor performance as a refusal. The client initially agreed to a blood draw, asked to speak with a lawyer, and that request was also treated as a refusal before a warrant was obtained. We obtained the videos and reports, showing flawed instructions and unreliable testing conditions. We challenged the refusal designation and the basis for the blood warrant. Confronted with those issues, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC14

Allegations

Stopped for excessive speed during a late night drive, our client was questioned about drinking, put through roadside tests, and arrested for DWI. At the station they declined a breath test and police obtained a blood warrant. We gathered the videos, reports, and lab records and built challenges targeting the basis for the stop, the administration of the field tests, and the warrant procedure. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, the charge was reduced to a lesser offense.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Guadalupe County, Cibolo MC

Allegations

The case began after a domestic argument at a residence. Officers responded, noted no injuries, and made no arrest. Weeks later our client received a Class C citation based largely on a third party call from someone who did not witness the incident. We secured the reports and pointed out the absence of physical contact, the hearsay basis of the allegation, and the complainant's unwillingness to participate. With proof issues and no cooperative witness, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC9

Allegations

Police stopped our client for speeding after leaving a gathering. The officer claimed signs of intoxication, but the client admitted only to having a few drinks and declined all field sobriety tests and a roadside breath test. A blood draw was later taken under a warrant. We obtained the reports, warrant affidavit, and lab records, and challenged the basis for the stop and the sufficiency of the warrant and sample handling. After sustained pressure and notice of our suppression arguments, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Atascosa County, County Court At Law

Allegations

After a rollover crash, the client reported swerving to avoid another vehicle. They were evaluated at a hospital and later learned a warrant had issued, leading to a second-offense DWI charge. Records showed the statutory warning was signed and testing was consented to. We obtained the 911 audio and scrutinized the crash narrative, pressing that the incident was a reaction to another driver rather than simple intoxication. Confronted with these weaknesses, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Atascosa County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a traffic stop for swerving when reaching for a dropped phone, the client admitted to drinking and officers noted an open container. No field sobriety tests were performed, there was no roadside breath test, and a blood draw was later taken by warrant. We focused on the weak roadside investigation, the validity of the warrant process, and whether required warnings were given. With a prior DWI already on record, we pressed these issues in negotiations. The case resolved with straight probation, sparing the client additional jail time.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bexar County, CC9

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers alleged the client was unlawfully carrying a weapon. We obtained the police reports and discovery and focused on when and how the weapon was discovered, and whether the statutory elements were actually met. Our review flagged inconsistencies in the narrative and missing details needed to prove unlawful carry. We presented those deficiencies to the prosecutor and set the matter for litigation. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Comal County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor registration issue, officers claimed an odor of marijuana and found a very small amount of plant material with retail packaging labeled THCA. The client consistently maintained it was a legal hemp-derived product, not illegal marijuana. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized the basis for the search, and focused on the identity of the substance. We pressed the state to produce reliable lab testing and flagged methods that can convert THCA to THC. Without conclusive proof of illegal THC, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 11

Allegations

After a minor fender bender, our client exchanged insurance information and waited for police. Officers questioned the client about prescription medications, requested sobriety tests, and the client declined. The client consented to a vehicle search, which turned up nothing illegal and only a cup of water. The state relied on officer observations rather than a breath result. We obtained the videos and reports, underscored the minimal damage, clean search, medication issues, and lack of standardized testing. Faced with those weaknesses, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC4

Allegations

Police responded after a rear-end collision caused by a sudden stop ahead. The client admitted to a few beers about an hour earlier, performed roadside tests, and was arrested for DWI. Our team dug into the crash and incident reports, the timeline of drinking, and the blood draw paperwork, and pressed the State on how much those results actually proved impairment at the time of driving. We also presented mitigation, including no prior record. The prosecutor agreed to a reduced charge with credit for time served.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, Precinct 2, Place 1.

Allegations

During a hospital visit for a family medical emergency, a dispute with our client’s former partner’s companion escalated and officers were called. The client acknowledged physical contact and later received a Class C assault citation by mail. We stepped in, gathered the client’s photos, videos, and messages documenting prior unwanted contact by the complainant, and confirmed a clean criminal history. We presented that context and the client’s cooperation to the prosecutor, pressing for a constructive resolution. The case was resolved with deferred probation.

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Failure to Control Speed

Location

Guadalupe County, JP4

Allegations

Following a crash, the client received a citation for Failure to Control Speed in traffic court. We secured the crash report and any available video, then compared the narrative to what would be admissible proof of speed and control. We pressed the prosecutor on gaps in the evidence and whether the state could meet its burden without direct observations. We set the case for a contested hearing and made clear we were ready to try it. The state dismissed the citation.