Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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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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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.

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Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle

Location

Kendall County, DC451

Allegations

After buying a motorcycle, our client tested it on a highway and briefly accelerated alongside another driver. An officer lit up the other vehicle, and our client continued for a short distance believing the stop was not for him. A second unit used a spotlight but no lights or siren, and the client turned around and came to a stop when the bike stalled. We scrutinized the officers' reports and the sequence of events, emphasizing the unclear signals and the client's lack of intent to flee, and presented his clean record. With that leverage, we secured placement in pre-trial diversion.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence our client helped pay for, though not listed on the lease. He went there to check on a partner, and an entry that involved a broken window led to an allegation of property damage after police were called. Some officers initially treated it as a civil matter, but an arrest followed. We compiled proof of his financial stake in the home, documented the context of the visit, and highlighted the lack of intent to damage property. Presented early, this leverage secured pre-trial diversion and avoided a conviction.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Comal County

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client faced a motion to revoke after a domestic incident during a mental health crisis. We obtained and reviewed the incident materials and probation records, then broke down what the state claimed were violations. The evidence did not show willful noncompliance with the key conditions. We emphasized the mental health context and the lack of reliable proof of a violation. Following our advocacy with the prosecutor, the motion to revoke was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Guadalupe County, CC2

Allegations

Following an encounter with officers, the client was charged with felony evading arrest in a vehicle. We acted quickly to manage the docket, secured a waiver of the initial arraignment, and got the client scheduled for program screenings. We documented the client's prompt compliance with all referrals to show suitability for diversion. Our team coordinated the diversion intake and prepared the client for the final interview. The prosecutor approved pre-trial diversion, keeping a conviction off the record while the client completes the program.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 187TH District Court

Allegations

The client had been on long-term felony probation when supervision filed to revoke after a meeting where a pipe was seen and over issues paying for an ankle monitor. We gathered the supervision file, UA results showing clean tests, and communications with the new officer to document the client's overall compliance and the financial hardship. We engaged the prosecutor and argued the violations were nonviolent and addressable. After negotiations and a proposed compliance plan, the state backed off revocation. The client remained on probation.

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Racing on a Highway

Location

Bexar County, CC6

Allegations

Stopped by police and accused of racing after briefly accelerating on a highway, our client explained they sped up to get away from an aggressive driver who was weaving and revving beside them. We secured statements from a passenger and a second driver who confirmed the attempt to disengage. We presented these facts and pressed the lack of intent to race. The prosecution offered a pretrial diversion with limited conditions, and after completion, the case was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Comal County, NBMC

Allegations

During a traffic stop, our client was a passenger while the driver was arrested for DWI. Officers separated the occupants, asked about drinking, and our client acknowledged having alcohol earlier, then declined further questions and complied with instructions to sit on the curb. No field sobriety tests were given, and the client remained calm and cooperative. We emphasized the absence of objective signs of impairment or danger and the lack of probable cause for a PI arrest. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Guadalupe County, JP2

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers said they smelled marijuana, searched the vehicle, and issued our client a citation for drug paraphernalia. We stepped in immediately, filed our appearance, and demanded full discovery, including patrol video, offense reports, and an inventory of any items seized. We made clear that any discussion would wait until we reviewed the evidence. The prosecutor chose to dismiss the citation rather than provide the materials. The case was closed, keeping a paraphernalia conviction off the client’s record.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Bexar County, D437

Allegations

Following a report made during a heated family dispute, the client was arrested and consistently maintained the allegation was fabricated. Our team moved quickly to obtain the case file and scrutinize the complainant's statements against the rest of the evidence. The narrative shifted in key ways, and the complainant later signaled they did not wish to cooperate. We organized those credibility issues into a clear presentation and pressed the prosecution on proof problems. The state dismissed the case.

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Attempt to Take an Officer's Weapon

Location

Bexar County, DC437

Allegations

The client was arrested after a tense encounter with police and accused of trying to take an officer's weapon. We secured the reports and video, then zeroed in on the legality of the initial detention and the escalation that followed. Our team filed a motion to suppress and challenged whether the evidence met the elements of the offense, including intent and any actual control over the firearm. After presenting these issues and signaling readiness for a hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case before trial.