Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation when a warrant issued after an alleged missed probation check-in. We obtained the probation file, call logs, and scheduling notes, showing the client had asked to reschedule and that the lapse was not a willful violation. We compiled mitigating records to document treatment and ongoing efforts to comply. After presenting these materials and pressing the weaknesses in the allegation, the prosecution dismissed the revocation proceeding, keeping the client on probation and avoiding jail.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

The client was on probation when a missed check-in and a new allegation from a street-side encounter triggered a motion to revoke. We obtained the police and probation records, compared statements, and documented that the complainant gave conflicting versions of events. We also gathered proof of program participation and treatment efforts and worked with probation to present a rehabilitation plan. When the case was called, we pressed for a treatment-focused outcome. The court continued the client on probation with a custodial treatment placement, avoiding incarceration.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a confrontation outside a store where another person reported being injured. The complainant gave differing accounts about who started it and why, and the case relied heavily on those shifting statements. We obtained the reports and footage, lined up the inconsistencies, and raised self-defense concerns in negotiations. We also presented mitigation showing the client’s efforts to address underlying issues and strong family support. The case resolved with straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic dispute at a residence involving a teenager in the home. Officers relied mainly on the teen’s initial statement and some photos to allege strangulation. We moved quickly to gather our own evidence, securing statements from the other adult in the household and a relative, collecting the client’s injury photos, and obtaining the 911, bodycam, and CPS records. Those materials exposed key inconsistencies and no reliable proof of impeded breathing. After sustained pressure as we prepared for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Invasive Visual Recording

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

Our client was investigated for invasive visual recording after a former partner delivered memory cards from in-home cameras to police, claiming they showed visitors changing clothes. She had removed and copied the cards without our client’s consent. We got in early, stopped police contact, and arranged a quiet self-surrender when a warrant issued. In court, we attacked a defective indictment and filed a motion to suppress the videos as illegally obtained property, also raising limitations concerns. Facing the evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief (Felony)

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

A brief dispute in a store parking lot ended with our client accused of scratching a vehicle with a key and an estimate claiming more than $4,000 in damage. We first neutralized the active warrant through a courthouse walk through and secured a personal bond so the client stayed free while we worked. We obtained the full discovery, including any surveillance, body camera video, witness statements, and repair documentation. The file lacked any direct observation tying our client to the damage and the valuation raised serious questions. The grand jury returned a no bill, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Our client was arrested for DWI after a crash at a busy intersection. Officers noted signs of intoxication and collected two breath samples around .09. We scrutinized the crash paperwork and police reports, pointing out conflicting descriptions of the impact and evidence that another driver failed to yield. We also attacked the field sobriety testing conditions and the procedures and maintenance behind the breath machine. At trial, cross examination of the officers and breath test personnel exposed gaps in the state’s case. The jury found our client Not Guilty.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, Precinct Five

Allegations

During a traffic stop triggered by a sudden turn, an officer said he smelled marijuana. Our client admitted having a small amount in a pocket and was cited for possession. We were retained quickly and obtained the dash and body camera footage along with the reports. We compared the video to the narrative and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the scope of the search. After presenting our analysis and engaging the prosecutor on the strength of the evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

Officers alleged the client had less than a gram of a Penalty Group 1/1B substance found during a vehicle search after a stop. We secured the full discovery and lab paperwork, then scrutinized the justification for the search, how the item was recovered, and whether it could be reliably tied to our client. The records revealed weaknesses in the possession link and gaps in evidence handling. We presented those problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

After a roadside stop, the client was arrested for a third DWI following an incident where they blacked out and were taken to a hospital. A blood test was obtained and toxicology results were pending. We met the client in custody, demanded discovery, and collected the hospital records to frame the events accurately. We also built a strong mitigation package with support letters, verified compliance history, and a treatment plan. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to a non-prison outcome and the court imposed probation.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a minor collision, the client was arrested for DWI when roadside tests were marked poor and a breath sample read over .15. We focused on the client’s recurring low blood sugar episodes, which can mimic intoxication and generate acetone that inflates breath readings. We pulled the video, dissected the field sobriety testing, and identified several instruction and administration errors. We presented those scientific and procedural flaws to the state and made clear we were ready to litigate them. Faced with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

At an apartment complex, our client encountered a chaotic scene where a woman appeared injured and bystanders asked for help. He tried to calm things down and direct the aggressor to leave, but the man put hands on him, prompting a brief fight. When a charge followed, we investigated and documented that the client acted only after being struck. We pressed the State on who initiated force and whether the elements of the offense could be proven. Confronted with these issues and our self‑defense presentation, the prosecution dismissed the case.