Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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Public Intoxication

Location

Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court 4

Allegations

Our client was arrested for public intoxication after a dispute with a bouncer outside a bar, and officers documented signs of intoxication and confrontational language. The client lived hours away, so we immediately filed representation, reset the appearance date, and obtained the body camera and arrest paperwork. We compared the officer’s narrative to the video and challenged whether the elements of the offense were met. After focused negotiations with the prosecutor, we secured deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court

Allegations

The case arose from a domestic dispute at a residence. The client reported he was trying to leave when a struggle occurred, and the complainant went to the hospital the next day and alleged strangulation. We pushed for full discovery and built a timeline from texts, call logs, and police contacts that showed repeated outreach from the complainant despite a no contact order and conflicts with the initial account. We also obtained third-party video and messages reflecting prior volatility. Confronted with these credibility problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle (Over $200)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 1

Allegations

Another driver followed and accused the client of causing damage after a minor encounter. No officer ever responded, the client was never ticketed, and the client’s vehicle showed no visible damage. Months later a warrant was issued and a case was filed for collision involving damage. We moved fast to clear the warrant, secured the client’s video of the exchange, and underscored the lack of corroborating evidence and credibility problems in the complaint. Faced with these weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for alleged swerving, the client performed field sobriety tests and later provided a breath sample below .15. We secured all videos and reports, pressed for missing dash footage of the stop, and found the investigation was led by a very new officer who gave flawed instructions on key tests. The footage showed the client did not appear as impaired as reported. We prepared suppression arguments on the stop and the SFSTs, and used that leverage in negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation on the lesser offense.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a stop for driving well below the posted speed, the client was investigated for DWI. They performed field sobriety tests, initially declined a blood draw, then provided a breath sample around 0.15, and made several admissions on video. We obtained the footage and reports, challenged aspects of the stop and testing process, and highlighted key mitigation like a clean record and prompt enrollment in alcohol education. Leveraging these points, we negotiated the case down and secured a reduced charge.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Comal County, New Braunfels Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication after officers alleged visible impairment in a public area. We obtained the report, scrutinized the elements of the offense, and opened negotiations. The client asked about time served, but the state would not agree and the court would only consider it after a plea, creating real risk of a higher fine. We highlighted steps the client had already taken and pressed for leniency. The case resolved with deferred probation, a short class requirement, and no conviction.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Kendall County, None

Allegations

During a domestic dispute, the partner began filming, and the client reached for the phone. Responding officers later arrested the client for family violence based largely on the partner's initial account. We got involved immediately, requested the evidence, and documented the disputed facts and lack of intent to injure. We also informed the prosecutor that the complainant did not wish to proceed and highlighted the absence of corroborating proof. Facing these issues, the prosecution rejected the case and it was dismissed.

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Civil Protective Order

Location

Bexar County, 131ST DC

Allegations

A petition for a civil protective order was filed after a disputed incident. We pulled the filings and scrutinized the affidavit and proposed terms. Our team objected to overbroad provisions and to language suggesting unproven other acts, and made clear we would not agree to any family violence finding. We pressed the petitioner for corroboration and prepared to litigate the evidentiary gaps rather than accept a one-sided order. After continued pressure and multiple settings, the other side stood down and the court dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Bexar County, 227th DC

Allegations

On a crowded highway, a pickup cut off our client, brake-checked repeatedly, and then displayed a handgun toward the car. Fearing for safety, the client fired several shots, striking the truck but injuring no one. We obtained the discovery and highlighted that the complainant first denied having a gun, yet records confirmed he was armed. We framed the case around self-defense, documented our client's compliance on supervision and steady work, and pressed negotiations. The state agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL11

Allegations

The client was stopped late at night after leaving two bars and arrested on suspicion of DWI. Unsure of the reason for the stop, the client declined field sobriety tests and the breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We pulled the dash and body camera videos, scrutinized the basis for the stop, and tracked the lab process. At the same time, we built strong mitigation with early DWI coursework, AA attendance, and interlock compliance. Leveraging both fronts, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a conviction and minimizing jail exposure.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Bexar County, CC13

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after returning to a former partner’s residence and later exchanging messages, which led to an arrest for prohibited contact. We obtained the police reports, 911 audio, and body camera footage and built a timeline of any communication. During the case, the related civil protective order was nonsuited and the complaining witness indicated they did not wish to proceed. We presented those developments and evidentiary weaknesses to the prosecution. The State dismissed the misdemeanor VPO.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Comal County, CC2

Allegations

The client faced a motion to revoke after probation reported alleged ignition interlock positives and late fee payments. We obtained the discovery and device logs and found the paperwork inconsistent, with one alleged event unsupported. We compiled proof of compliance, including clean alcohol tests, completion of required classes and community service, up-to-date payments, and enrollment in additional counseling. After presenting the evidentiary gaps and the client’s rehabilitation record, the state dismissed the motion.