Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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Deadly Conduct - Misdemeanor

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a driver reported feeling threatened when they saw a scoped gun from private property nearby. The client never left the vehicle or approached the caller, and used the scope only to read a license plate because of suspected dumping in the area. The arrest report confirmed the item was unloaded and its status as a firearm was unclear. We emphasized the lack of contact, no verbal threats, and jurisdictional questions about where the incident occurred. Faced with those evidentiary issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, CCL3

Allegations

Police alleged our client was involved in a minor traffic contact near an active scene and then moved the individual across the roadway for field sobriety testing. The client admitted to drinking and reported not completing all of the tasks. At the station, two breath samples registered over .15 roughly an hour after arrest. We challenged the administration of the roadside tests, the basis for the initial contact, and the timing and maintenance records for the breath device. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Disorderly Conduct - Fighting in Public (Class C)

Location

Travis County, DACC CourtRoom 1

Allegations

After a late night in a busy entertainment district, our client was cited for disorderly conduct, accused of fighting in public. We pulled the videos and discovery and found the case file was a mess, with portions of body camera footage misfiled, no offense report, and no complainant statement tying anyone to a fight. What the footage did show was intoxication, but the state never filed a separate PI charge. We leveraged the gaps and delays in discovery and positioned the case for dismissal, while the client completed a brief online class to show good faith. The prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

A detective contacted our client after a friend alleged sexual assault following a night of drinking at a residence. We intervened early, gathered the text exchange and timeline, and tracked down a purported third party witness from that evening. The witness reported no relevant observations, and there was no corroborating physical evidence. We submitted character materials and highlighted credibility and evidentiary gaps to the prosecutor. With the case resting on an uncorroborated account, the State dismissed the charge.

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Driving While License Invalid

Location

Travis County, CC6

Allegations

The client was stopped for expired registration during a routine traffic stop. When the officer ran their information, a warrant tied to a license suspension came up and they were arrested. The client reported having no prior notice of any suspension, believing it stemmed from old toll balances. Our team obtained the DPS driving record, suspension history, and warrant documents, and engaged the prosecutor while we addressed the license issue. After reviewing our materials and the status of the suspension, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a nighttime stop, officers arrested our client for DWI following a breath test reported over .15. Moments before the stop, the occupants had switched seats, creating a real dispute over who was actually driving. Years later, the old warrant resurfaced and we took over the case. We demanded video and testing records, scrutinized the officer's instructions and the device documentation, and pressed the state on driver identification. After we raised significant evidentiary concerns, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after noticing the vehicle riding on a flat tire and arrested for DWI. The client denied drinking at the scene and declined the roadside breath test. There was no breath or blood sample, leaving the state with only observations and field notes. We pressed the limits of the stop and the reliability of the impairment evidence, and highlighted the absence of any chemical proof. After negotiations and early intervention, the prosecutor agreed to place the case into pre-trial diversion.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic dispute following a night out where both sides had been drinking. The client reported trying to stop the other person from leaving to drive intoxicated by blocking a doorway, which officers interpreted as an assault. We engaged quickly, documented the context of the incident, and communicated it to the State. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented. Combined with the disputed facts, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Robbery

Location

Travis County, 167TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Police alleged the client and another person carried out an armed robbery at a residence, using force and taking cash and contraband. The complainant said they knew the client and identified him as a suspect. We scrutinized that identification, compared statements for inconsistencies, and pressed the gaps in the evidence. We also presented mitigation, including no prior record and steps toward treatment and housing. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, avoiding prison and a final conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CC3

Allegations

Police responded to a call that someone parked and stumbled into a bar. Officers found our client inside and noted intoxication. The caller was never identified or produced, and the state relied on vague statements from staff. We zeroed in on the timeline, arguing they could not prove when any driving occurred as opposed to drinking after arrival. We pressed the missing witness issue and made clear we were prepared to challenge the evidence. Confronted with these proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Child Pornography

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

Police alleged that a video found on a phone constituted child pornography, and a warrant was filed. We got involved immediately, tracked the warrant status, and moved to secure bond coverage so there would be no surprise arrest. We opened direct dialogue with the prosecutor, picking apart the basis for the charge and highlighting the lack of criminal intent and the context around the recording. As we pressed those issues and made clear we were prepared to litigate them, the state reevaluated the case. The DA issued a formal rejection, and the case was dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

The client was stopped for swerving during a traffic encounter, and officers reported finding a handgun in the vehicle. An unlawful carrying charge followed based on that discovery. We obtained the police reports and video, dissected the basis for the stop, and scrutinized the sequence that led to the firearm being located. We flagged inconsistencies in the officer's account and challenged the legal basis for the search and the required elements. After firm negotiations and signaling a suppression fight, the state dismissed the case.