Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CC9

Allegations

Police responded to a single-vehicle crash and arrested our client for DWI. The client acknowledged having drinks, completed field sobriety tests, and later produced a breath result of .09. We secured the police reports and evidence, then closely examined how the FSTs were administered and how the breath sample was obtained. We challenged whether that marginal number and the officer's observations could prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Officers responded to reports of gunfire in a wooded area near a lodging property and later encountered our client outside, where a handgun was recovered, leading to a UCW charge. We documented the state's prior agreement to dismiss upon completion of upfront conditions. When a new prosecutor backed away from that deal, we pressed the issue and provided proof of compliance. We finalized and submitted the required weapon forfeiture for this count. The prosecution then dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest on Foot

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Following an arrest during a larger incident, our client was charged with evading arrest on foot. Early in the case the state offered to dismiss upon completion of specific upfront conditions, then a new prosecutor balked. We tracked down the original offer, forwarded the written confirmation, and built a compliance record with clean drug tests, treatment, and required classes and service. With that documentation, we pressed the issue, and the court ultimately signed off on a full dismissal of the evading case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, cc7

Allegations

After an encounter with police, our client was charged with possession of marijuana. Early negotiations produced an agreement to dismiss the case if the client completed specific conditions, including a series of clean drug tests. When the state later tried to change course, we pointed them to the original terms and pressed to hold them to it. We compiled and delivered proof of multiple negative UAs and other compliance the prosecutor requested. The state agreed, and the court dismissed the charge.

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Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Police alleged the client fired a handgun in a wooded area near a lodging and later detained him outside. We dug into the reports and advocated for a previously discussed resolution that required upfront work rather than a conviction. Our team compiled proof of an intensive treatment program, a firearm safety course, and community service, and secured a signed weapon forfeiture. We presented the documentation and pressed the state to honor the agreement. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor parking lot bump and noted slurred speech, then had our client perform field sobriety tests despite knee arthritis and reliance on glasses. A breath sample registered around 0.15. We obtained the video and reports and emphasized the minimal nature of the contact, the client’s cooperation, and how his physical limitations undermined the field tests’ reliability. We also highlighted the age of the prior. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced to a first-offense DWI with deferred adjudication, minimal community service, and credit for time on the interlock.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

The client was contacted in a park after hours and declined field sobriety tests, explaining their footwear was slippery, then refused breath testing. Officers obtained a blood warrant after an unusually long process that appeared to involve a trainee and multiple location changes. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, the refusal warnings, the delay before the draw, and the handling of the sample. Using these issues as leverage, we negotiated the case down and the charge was reduced.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

After a minor crash, officers responded and investigated for DWI. The client politely declined field sobriety tests and refused breath, and a warrant later produced a blood result around .18. We reviewed bodycam footage and the timing of the draw, then focused on mitigation given the strength of the lab number. We documented clean interlock compliance and proactive completion of alcohol education. The case was resolved with straight probation on a first offense, avoiding jail and letting the client move forward.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Travis County, Downtown Austin Community Court

Allegations

After a tense moment in a supervised setting, the client received a Class C assault citation based on brief contact with another person reported by a third party. We pulled the reports, scrutinized the witness accounts, and presented mitigating circumstances along with the client's cooperation. We pressed for a constructive resolution centered on education. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation with an assault class, community service, and standard fees, keeping a conviction off the record if completed.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Travis County, Downtown Austin Community Court

Allegations

After a tense interaction involving a juvenile, our client received a citation for Class C assault based on a witness report of brief, non-injurious contact. We obtained the statements and emphasized that no bodily harm was alleged and the contact was momentary. We compiled mitigation and showed our client's willingness to complete appropriate programming. In negotiations we pushed for a constructive resolution rather than a conviction. The prosecution agreed to deferred probation with community service and a class.

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Assault - Family Violence (Strangulation)

Location

Travis County, 390TH DC

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a relative called 911. The complainant alleged strangulation, and our client was arrested on a family violence charge. We launched an immediate investigation, securing video that captured the complainant lunging toward the phone and following our client, along with messages showing attempts to get help and leave. We documented our client’s injuries and showed how the allegation conflicted with the recording. After presenting this and pressing the credibility gaps, the state dismissed the case.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence, where a dating partner alleged the client interfered with a 911 call. Officers relied on the initial account and made an arrest for interference with emergency call. We obtained the reports and evidence, mapped out the timeline, and highlighted gaps between the statements and the elements of the charge. We opened a dialogue with the assigned prosecutor and pressed those discrepancies. After negotiations and further review by the state, the prosecution dismissed the case.