Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

After a collision on a major roadway, our client pulled into a nearby neighborhood to get out of traffic and away from an agitated driver, then later contacted police and insurance. A detective opened a case for leaving the scene. We got involved quickly, obtained phone records, tow and insurance documentation, and mapped a precise timeline showing the client attempted to report and never tried to evade responsibility. We emphasized safety concerns and the disabled vehicle. The state reduced the charge and we secured deferred probation.

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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After an unrelated arrest, an added charge alleged Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport when the individual declined to consent to a blood draw and was restrained under a warrant. We obtained the bodycam and station videos and compared them to the offense report. The footage showed compliance with commands and presentation of hands, with the only claimed resistance being non‑consent to the procedure. We documented those discrepancies, pressed the State on the elements of the offense, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Downtown Austin Community Court

Allegations

The individual was detained after a night out when they lost their phone and asked officers for help getting a ride. They later knocked on a closed storefront to get someone’s attention, admitted to drinking, and were arrested. There were no field sobriety tests, and no breath or blood sample was taken. We got involved quickly, coordinated so the client could resolve the matter from out of state, and challenged whether the situation showed a danger to self or others. We negotiated a short deferral with a brief alcohol class, a modest fee, and 12 hours of community service. After completion, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Previous Conviction and No Insurance)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Police alleged the client was driving on an invalid license with a prior DWLI on record and without proof of financial responsibility. We obtained the state’s file, pulled the certified driving record, and compared it to the paperwork the officer relied on. We also collected documentation relevant to insurance status and suspension notice. After we highlighted proof problems and made clear we were prepared to litigate the case, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

Following a domestic dispute, officers alleged the client took a phone and prevented a call for help. We secured the bodycam and police reports, built a timeline, and compared the initial on scene statements to later write ups. The state’s theory of interference rested on a single, disputed account with little corroboration and no independent witness. We highlighted those proof problems and made clear we were ready for a contested hearing. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

After an emergency protective order was issued following a domestic dispute, our client was accused of violating it by making phone calls and sending texts to the complainant. We pulled the jail call recordings and messaging logs and compared them against the terms of the order. The communications were limited to child-related logistics and contained no threats or harassment. We organized this context and pressed the state on its ability to prove a knowing, prohibited contact. Faced with those proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Invasive Visual Recording

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of invasive visual recording after investigators recovered an intimate video and related messages during a domestic investigation. We obtained the digital evidence, reviewed the clip in full, and compared it to the reporting officer’s narrative. Context from the message thread and time stamps undermined key assumptions about how and when the recording was made. We presented those evidentiary problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the invasive visual recording charge.

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Aggravated Sexual Assault

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, our client was accused of an aggravated sexual assault. The state relied on a short video clip and the complainant’s later statements. We obtained the surrounding messages, including conversations with a third party, which undercut the allegation and showed shifting explanations for not contacting police. We matched those with the recording and highlighted material inconsistencies. We also documented the client’s steady employment and cooperation. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Invasive Visual Recording

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

The case arose from an allegation that a private intimate video was recorded and then shared without consent. Early reports suggested the clip was broadly circulated. Our team secured the device data and message threads, which demonstrated a limited transmission and added crucial context. We compiled that evidence, presented mitigation, and pressed the prosecution on proof issues. The matter was resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record so long as all terms are completed.

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Harassment

Location

Travis County, CC8

Allegations

A personal loan between former partners fell apart, and when repayment stalled our client sent a series of messages seeking answers. Communications on both sides became heated, including threatening replies from a relative of the complainant. The client went to the residence and called police to report the situation, but was arrested on an already issued harassment warrant based on the messages. We compiled the text and call history and laid out the timeline to show the financial dispute and that the client sought police assistance. Citing no prior record and no allegation of physical contact, we negotiated a deferred probation resolution.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Travis County, CC8

Allegations

Following a no-contact order, the client was accused of reaching out to the protected person. The allegation focused on phone communications. The client reported repeated incoming calls from blocked numbers and even a video call attempt by the protected person. We confronted the state with this context and pressed the lack of proof that our client initiated contact. After discussions and review of the communications history, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Littering

Location

Travis County, JP1

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop after an officer said they saw the driver toss a cigarette butt from the vehicle and issued a citation for leaving refuse on the roadway. We got involved immediately, collected the citation and patrol video, and scrutinized whether the elements of the offense could be proven, including the officer's vantage point and what was actually discarded. We prepared to contest the evidence and opened talks with the prosecutor. After reviewing our materials and position, the prosecutor dismissed the case.