Assault Case Results in Travis, TX

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #4

Allegations

The case arose from a domestic dispute after drinking. Officers arrived to find our client injured, yet arrested the client based on a statement the complainant gave while intoxicated. We documented the client's injuries and that the complainant initiated the physical contact, then challenged the reliability of the intoxicated statement. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. Confronted with credibility issues and weak evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Travis County, CCL8

Allegations

After a rideshare driver reported unwanted touching, our client was arrested for indecent assault. We scrutinized the police narrative and emphasized the client's high level of intoxication and contested details about what occurred during the ride and after drop off. The client promptly engaged in counseling through county services and complied with recommended assessments and classes, showing accountability. We compiled that mitigation and coordinated with outside professionals to address alcohol concerns. The state agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

An old misdemeanor assault stemmed from a bar altercation where our client reported being struck with a purse and, while trying to get away, tossed a glass that injured another patron. Years later, an outstanding warrant led to the client being detained upon returning to the area. We moved quickly to secure a personal bond and obtain the file. Our review showed no video of the incident and that the case hinged on a single complainant whose participation was uncertain due to the case’s age. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and the self defense context with the prosecution, and the charge was dismissed.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 299th District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged our client threatened them with a firearm. Once retained, we secured and verified the complainant’s affidavit of non-prosecution and documented communications in which they retracted the initial account. We contrasted those statements with the original report to highlight credibility problems. We provided the affidavit and inconsistencies to the prosecutor and pressed for a review. The State dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 450TH, DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged an assault with a firearm. From day one, the client maintained the gun was never used and was secured in the home, which he later turned over to officers. There were no independent witnesses or video. We dissected the report and compared it to the complainant’s later statements, exposing significant inconsistencies and the lack of evidence tying a weapon to the incident. After sustained pressure and trial readiness, the state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Outside a late night venue, security alleged our client drove a vehicle toward them, leading to a felony assault with a deadly weapon charge. We dug into the facts, focusing on the scene layout and the claim that barriers separated the parties. There was no contact, no injuries, and no property damage. We documented the complainants' reluctance to pursue the case and pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, CCL3

Allegations

A family argument at a residence escalated into a brief physical scuffle, and officers arrested our client after speaking with a relative. From the start the accounts of what happened were inconsistent and there was little independent corroboration. We obtained the police report and interview notes, then lined up each version of events to expose contradictions and gaps. We presented those problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready for contested hearings and trial. The state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

After a rear end crash, the client exited the car and a holstered handgun fell out. He picked it up, secured it inside the vehicle, and made clear he was not threatening anyone. The other driver later claimed a threat. We engaged early, reconstructed the event from the reports, and documented that any display of the weapon was accidental and brief. The client completed a firearm safety course. We highlighted credibility and witness availability problems and presented our mitigation to the prosecution, who declined to proceed and dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

Following a breakup, a domestic dispute at a residence resulted in our client being charged. The allegation grew out of ongoing conflict over returning personal property. We moved quickly to collect text messages showing the client repeatedly asked for the property to be picked up, not withheld or used as leverage. We also secured statements from third parties who had witnessed prior interactions and contradicted key parts of the account. After we presented those materials and pressed the credibility issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

Officers alleged our client confronted a stranger during a brief encounter and used a firearm, resulting in a felony charge. We secured the full investigative file and compared each witness account to the initial report. The narratives conflicted on who initiated contact, what occurred, and whether the weapon was used as claimed. We compiled those credibility problems, prepared to impeach at trial, and pressed the state on its ability to prove key elements. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault on a Public Servant

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

After a bar altercation turned into a large brawl, our client was detained and handcuffed on the ground. In the chaos, a leg movement made contact with an officer, leading to a felony assault on a public servant charge. We reviewed body-worn camera footage, which showed a crowded, fast-moving scene and did not clearly depict an intentional kick. We requested additional angles from responding units and EMS, but none confirmed the allegation. We highlighted the lack of intent and our client’s clean history, and secured placement in a pretrial diversion program. After our client completed the requirements, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After an argument in a vehicle following a night out, the client struck a car window, cutting his hand. The complainant called for medical help, officers arrived, and an arrest for family violence followed even though she reported no injuries. We obtained EMS and police records confirming the injuries were self-inflicted and that the complainant did not describe bodily injury. We also documented her lack of interest in prosecuting and the client's voluntary enrollment in counseling. We pressed the DA on the absence of an essential element and credibility issues. The state dismissed the case.