Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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reckless driving

Allegations

The client was arrested for evading arrest with a vehicle after failing to stop for police due to outstanding tickets. The individual was charged with reckless driving for speeding in a 35 mph zone. The client was also cited for speeding and expired registration.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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.

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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

Bexar County, CC15

Allegations

Stopped for failing to signal, our client admitted to a few drinks and was arrested after HGN and walk-and-turn tests. The officer did not conduct the one-leg stand. The client consented to a breath test that read over the limit, but the client has diabetes. We pulled the breath-testing records and police reports, gathered medical documentation, and challenged the reliability of both the field tests and the breath result given that condition and the limited FSTs. After we presented these issues to the prosecution, the case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, CCL11

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication when a new citation for driving with license invalid, in a vehicle without an interlock, prompted a violation report. They promptly told probation. We got involved early, coordinated with the probation office, and compiled mitigation, including proof of employment, recent payments, interlock compliance, and the emergency reason for the brief drive. We also moved to address the underlying ticket. At the review setting we pushed for a nonrevocation outcome. The court kept the client on deferred probation, avoiding jail.