Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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Child Endangerment

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare check during a mental health crisis. The client had a firearm, and the caregiver immediately left with the children. Despite no threats toward the kids and their brief presence, the client was charged with child endangerment. We moved quickly to document what actually happened, securing a sworn statement from the caregiver, medical context of a psychiatric episode, and a clarified timeline showing the children were removed within minutes. After we challenged whether the elements of endangerment could be met, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

After a late-night crash, officers encountered our client seated in a vehicle. They claimed to see shell casings and searched the car without consent, then reported finding a handgun with an aftermarket device that could convert it to automatic fire. We moved quickly preindictment, requested the reports and video, and scrutinized the basis for the warrantless search and any link between the items and our client. We emphasized evidentiary gaps and the client's clean history while making clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Bexar County, SAMC

Allegations

Officers approached a parked car outside a residence while canvassing a nearby disturbance and found our underage client in the passenger seat, visibly intoxicated after leaving a bar. The client admitted to drinking, and a companion confirmed it. Officers verified ID and issued a citation for minor in possession. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized whether the contact was a consensual encounter, and flagged a defect in where the complaint alleged consumption occurred. Using that leverage, we negotiated deferred probation with reduced penalties, an alcohol class, and service, avoiding a conviction.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Comal County, CC1

Allegations

The client was on probation for a prior DWI when the State filed a motion to revoke, alleging a positive drug test. He turned himself in, bonded out, and began addressing compliance, including AA meetings, community service, and completing an intensive outpatient program. We gathered his treatment completion records and probation documents, verified recent clean progress, and built a mitigation packet. After resetting the hearing and presenting this to the prosecutor, the State dismissed the motion.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Guadalupe County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation when a motion to revoke was filed alleging alcohol use after a brief police contact with no arrest. We moved fast to obtain the revocation packet and compiled proof of compliance, including a negative test, completion of required classes, and substantial community service. We highlighted inconsistencies in probation records and the lack of any new law violation, along with procedural issues stemming from a change in supervision. After pressing those weaknesses with the prosecutor, the State withdrew and the court dismissed the motion.

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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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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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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Kendall County, None

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a home involving our client's child. The client reported he briefly grabbed the child's upper arms to stop him from leaving, the child stumbled and fell, and no intentional harm was inflicted. We obtained the reports and compared accounts over time, documenting significant inconsistencies about what allegedly occurred. We pushed for a hearing, challenged restrictive bond conditions, and pressed the State on proof issues. Faced with credibility problems, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Caldwell County, 421st District Court

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after a relative reported that our client threatened someone with a firearm. No injuries were reported. Officers found the handgun unloaded in a closet, with the magazine located separately in a vehicle, also unloaded. We challenged the deadly weapon narrative by emphasizing the lack of injury and the way the firearm and ammunition were stored, and pressed these points in negotiations. 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.

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Protective Order

Location

Bexar County, 438th District Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, the petitioner sought a civil protective order claiming ongoing danger. We gathered screenshots and call logs showing the petitioner repeatedly initiating contact, plus police reports documenting the client’s efforts to avoid contact. We also provided videos and messages from prior relationships that undermined the petitioner’s credibility. At the hearing, we emphasized these inconsistencies and the absence of any current threat. The court dismissed the protective order.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Comal County, CC2

Allegations

While on misdemeanor probation from a prior case, an out-of-county supervision issue led to a motion to revoke alleging noncompliance. The client reported hurdles with the supervising office but had been attending recovery meetings and working through required classes. We gathered proof of those efforts, addressed reporting gaps with community supervision, and pressed the prosecutor on whether the alleged violations were supported. With mitigation and documentation in hand, the motion was withdrawn and the case was dismissed.