Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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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.

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Assault on a Pregnant Person

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client after the complainant alleged she was pregnant and claimed he assaulted her. He reported that she initiated physical contact and he only pushed her away to leave. We obtained the 911 audio and body‑cam footage and compared them with the report, documenting key inconsistencies and the lack of any medical proof of pregnancy. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non‑prosecution. Our client also began counseling and completed an anger management course. Presented with these issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Bexar County, CCL7

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, police alleged our client interfered with a 911 call. He consistently stated he never touched the phone and, in fact, placed his own call for help. We pressed for the 911 recordings, body camera video, and reports, and highlighted that the complainant’s account shifted over time and later lacked cooperation. We also documented the client’s proactive step into counseling. Faced with credibility issues and no proof of interference, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6

Allegations

The client was stopped for driving without headlights. The officer reported an odor of alcohol, conducted roadside sobriety tests, and made an arrest. At the station, the breath test took multiple attempts because the machine kept malfunctioning. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, scrutinized how the field tests were instructed, and emphasized the breath-test irregularities along with the client’s clean history and cooperation. Facing these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and we secured deferred probation on the lesser offense.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop for lane use issues. The client admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken. With video and lab results creating hurdles, we pivoted to mitigation. We secured proof of ignition interlock compliance, had the client complete the DWI education class and victim impact panel early, and obtained a written apology for the officer. We presented this package and pushed back on an initially lengthy proposal. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, CC8

Allegations

An old misdemeanor probation issue resurfaced when a pre-employment background check showed an active warrant. It traced to a motion to revoke probation on a long-closed DWI, alleging unpaid fees, a reporting lapse, and problems with an alcohol monitor. We acted quickly, obtained the probation file, and engaged the prosecutor. We showed the age of the case, the client's clean history since, and the difficulty of proving a violation so many years later. The state withdrew the motion, the warrant was recalled, and the MTRP was dismissed.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, CCL3

Allegations

Officers found the client’s vehicle stopped near a highway with the engine off, and a county unit ultimately made the arrest for a second DWI. No standardized field sobriety tests were performed, and a later blood draw reported a result over the legal limit. We obtained the videos and reports and pressed the state on proof of actual operation, the delay before the blood sample, and the client’s consent after being told a warrant would be obtained. Facing these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser misdemeanor with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for fluctuating speed, the client was investigated for DWI and declined a roadside breath test. Officers proceeded with a blood draw, and the timing of the statutory warnings and consent became a key issue we focused on. The field sobriety tests occurred while the client was anxious, needed a restroom, and did not have corrective lenses, all of which can affect performance. We obtained the video and reports, highlighted instruction and procedural problems, and noted a blood result only slightly over the limit. Leveraging these weaknesses, we negotiated deferred probation to avoid a conviction.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Kendall County, 451st District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, our client was a passenger when officers said they smelled marijuana and conducted a probable cause search. The client was detained in a patrol car and made no admissions. Officers reported finding marijuana on the vehicle floor, not on the client. We scrutinized the basis of the stop and detention, and highlighted constructive possession issues given the passenger status and lack of admissions. Leveraging those concerns, we secured pre-trial diversion.

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Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Comal County, None

Allegations

Following a crash, the client left without realizing there was reportable damage. Family later saw visible injuries and the client went to a hospital, where facial fractures were documented. He was then arrested for accident involving damage. We reconstructed the timeline and prepared written submissions to the DA that highlighted the documented injuries and the lack of awareness of any damage. The prosecutor filed a nonprosecution affidavit, and the case was dismissed.

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Theft of Property ($20,000 to $100,000) - Third-Degree Felony

Location

Bexar County, 226th DC

Allegations

Police stopped a rental car and identified our client as the passenger. No cash or stolen property was found, but months later investigators linked that same vehicle to an earlier theft and filed a felony case. We obtained the reports and video and focused on the legality of the stop and the prolonged detention, including being removed from the car and restrained without cause. We prepared a suppression challenge and laid out the weak connection between the client and the offense. Faced with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Protective Order

Location

Bexar County, 150th District Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, the client was pulled into a protective order case that initially barred all contact with the children. We obtained CPS materials, reviewed the reports, and pressed the prosecution to narrow overbroad restrictions. Through negotiation, we secured an order with no family-violence finding and restored visitation on a supervised basis, with communication limited to a co-parenting app. To avoid a risky contested hearing that could extend the order, the client accepted a straight probation term with strict compliance conditions.