Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

A concerned driver reported a vehicle sitting through multiple light cycles. Officers arrived, noted open containers, had the client perform two field tests, declined a third, and recorded an admission to a couple of drinks. The client refused a blood draw until a warrant issued. We examined the reports and blood evidence, and later challenged alleged alcohol‑monitor tamper notices by collecting work records and treatment test results. With the client engaged in counseling, we leveraged that progress to secure felony probation and avoid prison.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, CCL4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence where the complainant alleged she struck him. She told officers he refused to leave the bedroom, grabbed a blanket, and pushed her first, and that she only reacted to create space. We moved quickly, gathering months of texts showing she had asked him to leave and records of prior disturbances tied to him. Comparing those materials with the police report exposed credibility problems in his account. We presented that context and flagged defensive conduct issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 167th District Court

Allegations

Decades after a felony assault case, our client received a letter warning of an active probation warrant. Living out of state, the client hired us to step in. We pulled the old court file, contacted probation, and addressed the alleged violations, including arranging payment of outstanding restitution through our office. We engaged the prosecutor about the age of the case and the gaps in the record and made clear we were prepared to litigate. After resolving the arrears and negotiating hard, the State dismissed the motion to revoke.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class A)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence where the complainant said her wrist was grabbed. We moved quickly to address restrictive bond conditions and pulled the 911 audio, body cam, and photos. The videos captured officers debating who, if anyone, was the primary aggressor, and the injury images did not match the claims. The complainant did not wish to pursue the case. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecutor and arranged for the client to complete two brief classes. After we filed the certificates, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, cc9

Allegations

After a minor rear-end collision with no documented damage, officers noted signs of intoxication and found open containers. Because the client wore a medical boot, only the eye test was conducted. At the station, the first breath machine was documented as malfunctioning, and a second test read about 0.12. We obtained the videos and maintenance logs, confirmed the zero-dollar insurance finding, and had the client complete a DWI class and victim impact panel. Using those issues and mitigation, we negotiated deferred adjudication to keep a conviction off the record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a passerby reported erratic driving, police stopped our client and claimed he was braking for no reason, driving well below the limit, and weaving within his lane. He completed roadside tests and later gave a breath sample over .20. We obtained the 911 audio and video, highlighting that weaving within a lane is not a traffic offense and the stop relied heavily on an unvetted caller. We also dug into the breath machine’s records and the required observation period. Leveraging these issues, we negotiated a reduction of the charge.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Travis County, Lago Vista Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers were called after a store incident where a group blocked the entrance and the client used a brief push to pass. He was cited for Class C assault by contact, with no injuries. We obtained the bodycam video, the witness account from inside the store, and the statements of those involved. The evidence showed minimal contact and conflicting descriptions of who escalated the encounter. The client also completed a short class to demonstrate good faith. We presented the package to the prosecutor and pressed for a dismissal, which was granted.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for speeding and lane use, our client was arrested for DWI. Video showed the field sobriety tests were given on a slight incline with oncoming headlights and patrol lights affecting visibility, and the breath tests later hovered near the legal limit. We highlighted these problems for the State and pushed on the weaknesses in proof. We then secured pretrial diversion requiring an ignition interlock and education courses. After the client completed all conditions with clean reports, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Impeding Breath)

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Following a domestic argument that turned physical at a private residence, a wearable device triggered a 911 call. Officers separated the parties and arrested our client for alleged impeding breath, even though the client had visible injuries and the report relied largely on a single narrative. We secured the 911 audio, obtained the probable cause paperwork, and pushed for body-worn camera and other discovery. We documented the client's condition and collected strong character support. We also reached out to learn the complainant's position. The grand jury returned a no bill and the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

After a dispute at a residence involving an in-law, our client was arrested for family-violence assault even though they were the one who called 911. We pulled the full discovery, including body-worn camera video, the 911 recording, EMS records, and the client’s own video. The materials showed the client calmly asking the complainant to leave and only minor, nonspecific marks documented at the scene, with later statements shifting on key details. We prepared for trial and pressed these proof issues with the prosecutor. The state agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser offense.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

The case began with a minor fender bender. To avoid a heated confrontation, our client pulled to another spot, where officers arrived, detained the client, and moved the encounter to a secondary location for field sobriety testing, followed by a breath test at the station. We obtained the police reports and mapped the timeline, focusing on the leap from a simple collision to a DWI arrest. We challenged the decision to relocate for testing and how the tests were administered, and prepared suppression arguments. Facing these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Kidnapping (Deadly Weapon)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a late night out, the client offered a ride to two people, dropped one off, and continued driving the other passenger. That passenger later alleged the client restrained them and referenced a gun. Our client denied any threat, and officers found no weapon. Police detained him and collected DNA swabs while we pushed for full discovery and a charging decision. We reviewed bodycam and reports, highlighted the absence of a weapon and thin proof of restraint, and presented strong mitigation. With lab results that did not corroborate the claim, the state dismissed the case.