Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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DWI w/Child

Allegations

The client was arrested after attempting a U-turn following a concert. When police stopped the individual, a breath test detected a low alcohol level. The client passed other field sobriety tests and believed medical issues may have influenced testing results.

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Assault FV - Class C

Allegations

The client took a friend and the friend's mom out for a birthday. On the way home, the friend's mom assaulted the client while driving. The client left her on the side of the road, and a bystander called the police. The client admitted to driving and took field sobriety tests, but said the terrain was sloped. Client took a blood test. Additionally, a handgun was found in the car door.

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DWI 3rd

Allegations

The client was arrested for suspected DWI after being found asleep at a gas station. The police were alerted to his presence by the fire department. Blood was drawn to determine BAC. The client also had prior DWI offenses.

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Deadly Conduct Felony

Allegations

The individual was arrested after experiencing a mental health crisis, during which voices urged the use of a firearm. Family members were concerned about mental health and firearm restrictions.

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DWI 2nd

Allegations

The individual was arrested after a car accident during which another driver ran a red light. The client refused a preliminary breath test and was taken in for a blood test. Field tests were declined due to concerns about head trauma and adrenaline affecting performance.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop, officers reported signs of impairment, two open containers, and arrested our client after field sobriety tests. The client declined a breath test, and a blood warrant was obtained. We gathered the dash and body cam footage, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the administration of the tests, and the handling of the blood draw and lab work. We also had the client complete recommended alcohol education early. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge, sparing the client the harsher penalties tied to the original allegation.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Comal County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop, deputies reported finding two open alcoholic beverages inside the vehicle and issued an open container citation. We obtained the patrol video, bodycam, and reports, and focused on how the containers were discovered, documented, and tied to the driver. The footage and paperwork lacked clear proof of who possessed them or when they were opened. We pressed these evidentiary problems with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC12

Allegations

After leaving a gathering, the client drove a short distance home, fell asleep at the wheel, and had a minor collision with no injuries. Officers conducted field sobriety tests at the scene and later obtained a breath sample at the jail. We scrutinized the field tests and breath-test handling and litigated a contested issue about a subpoenaed witness. We also compiled mitigation, including proof of interlock compliance and costs, insurance payments, completed classes, and strong school records. The state agreed to reduce the charge to a non-DWI offense with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 5

Allegations

After a crash at an intersection, the client called for help and was investigated for DWI. Officers said they observed intoxication, located beer in the vehicle, and conducted only limited field sobriety testing even though the airbags had deployed. A breath test was taken. We pulled the video and crash records and documented the client’s injuries and post-collision disorientation, which undercut reasonable suspicion for the tests and the arrest. Confronted with those problems, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to a lower-level DWI.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence. The client left during the argument, returned to find the door locked, and forced entry, after which police arrested him based largely on the complainant’s initial statement. We obtained the 911 audio and body-camera video, noted the absence of documented injuries and multiple inconsistencies, and pushed to ease restrictive bond conditions. As trial neared, the court limited live testimony and the state leaned on the 911 call. We leveraged those evidentiary issues to negotiate deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Medina County, 454th DC

Allegations

After a highway stop, officers detained our client and searched the car, saying they were investigating other suspected activity. Several passengers fled, and officers immediately entered the vehicle, later claiming a K-9 alert despite no dog ever being on scene. We dissected the reports and case evidence, challenged the lack of a clear basis for the stop and search, and highlighted the contradictions about the supposed dog alert. Facing suppression issues and evidentiary gaps, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Stopped for an alleged stop sign violation after a day out, the client was arrested for DWI. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and noted the bodycam was activated only after everyone was out of the vehicle, omitting the initial interaction. The videos showed the client calm and performing the field sobriety tests well. A consented blood draw later came back over the legal limit, and officers reported an odor and found suspected marijuana in the rear passenger area, which we argued was not tied to the driver. We presented scene photos showing the sign was partially obscured and highlighted the recording gaps. The case resolved with deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a final conviction.