Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

The case began with a heated moment at work, where a stray comment during loading was reported as a threat. A warrant followed, and we moved quickly to arrange a walk through and secure a personal bond, avoiding jail time. We gathered employer security stills and workplace statements showing no chase, no weapon, and the history of joking between the two. The complaining witness later indicated he did not wish to pursue the matter. We presented those credibility problems and mitigation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

Police found our client parked and asleep in the passenger seat, then arrested for a second DWI after noting clues on HGN. He declined the remaining field tests and a breath test, and a later blood draw reportedly came back just over the limit. We obtained the dash and body cameras and compared them with the report, focusing on two gaps: no one saw him drive and the vehicle’s status made “operation” unclear. We pressed the timeline problem, arguing the state could not tie any BAC to driving. Faced with those defects, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, CCL8

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor traffic contact where our client lightly bumped another car and was accused of DWI. Field sobriety tests were given roadside, he declined the handheld breath test, then later provided a jail breath sample reported over .15. We obtained discovery, including the crash paperwork, officer reports, and breath‑test records, and emphasized the minimal impact, conflicting accounts of the roadway encounter, and the weight and reliability of the testing. The client complied with all conditions, installed an interlock, and completed alcohol education. After sustained pressure highlighting these issues and mitigation, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Police were called to a parking lot after a dispute between our client and a friend. By the time officers arrived, the client was outside the vehicle, but surveillance video showed the car pulling in and the driver exiting, and the client made statements about driving. Field tests followed and a breath sample registered over .15. We obtained and reviewed all video, scrutinized the driver identity issue, and concluded it would not carry the day at trial. We documented the client's clean history, early interlock installation, and completed classes to the prosecutor. The client was approved for pre-trial diversion.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Following a single-vehicle crash, first responders took our client to a hospital. There were no roadside field sobriety tests, and the DWI investigation began only after treatment. We obtained the records and scrutinized the blood draw, the qualifications of the person who took it, and whether required warnings were given. We also documented head injury symptoms consistent with the impact. Alongside a mitigation package of classes and community service, we used these issues to negotiate straight probation.