Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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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 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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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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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.

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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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Attempted Sexual Assault (Felony)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a late-night encounter near an entertainment area, our client gave two strangers a ride; after dropping one off, an encounter in the car led to an allegation of attempted sexual assault. The arrest followed a high-risk stop, and detectives collected DNA swabs, but no weapon or physical evidence corroborating force was found. We obtained body-worn camera and interview recordings, compared them to the written report, and documented material inconsistencies in the complainant’s account, including whether they had met before and how the car doors were operated. When lab results proved inconclusive and key facts lacked support, we pressed the prosecution on proof problems. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

After a late‑night stop, the client was arrested for a second DWI. The portable breath test registered 0.00 and no blood or breath specimen was collected, leaving the State without chemical evidence. We gathered medical and treatment records, including documentation from health providers that explained symptoms the officer attributed to impairment, and ensured the client engaged in counseling and bond compliance. We pressed these weaknesses in negotiations, and the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge with straight probation.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was stopped by police and issued three Class C tickets for speeding, possessing an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We obtained the citations, engaged the prosecutor, and focused on keeping the record clean. The plate citation was dismissed outright. For the speeding and open container tickets, we negotiated a 90 day deferred disposition with reduced fines. The client agreed to complete a four hour alcohol awareness class and avoid new citations, resulting in deferred adjudication.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, Pflugerville Municipal Court

Allegations

The case arose from a heated encounter during a vehicle tow where the complainant accused our client of pushing him. We obtained the offense report, dash videos, and the only body camera file. The body cam captured no interaction, and the car videos were too distant and lacked useful audio. The report’s reference to incriminating footage did not match what actually existed. Several bystanders told officers there was no physical contact. We set the case for trial and pressed the credibility and proof gaps, and the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop in a Travis County municipality, the client received Class C tickets for speeding, an open container in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We obtained the records, engaged the municipal prosecutor, and advocated for a targeted resolution. The plate citation was dismissed immediately, and we negotiated deferred adjudication on the speeding and open-container counts with a short deferral period, modest fees, and a four-hour alcohol awareness class. We handled the filings and guided the client through compliance, resulting in deferred adjudication and no convictions on the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Stopped after an officer claimed an improper lane change, the client was arrested for DWI after admitting to drinking and consenting to a blood draw. We pulled the dash and body cam video along with the rest of discovery. Our focus was the legality of the stop, highlighting the disputed use of a turn signal and the absence of any accident. We challenged the basis for the detention and the decision to obtain blood evidence. After we pressed these issues with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the case.