Criminal Defense Case Results in Williamson, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

After a short drive to pick up items, the driver made a wrong turn, was stopped, and arrested for DWI. At the station, an evidential breath test reportedly read around 0.11. We zeroed in on potential problems with the breath testing, including whether two sequential samples were collected within tolerance and whether the observation period and instructions were properly followed. We also front‑loaded mitigation with alcohol education and consistent compliance. Leveraging those points, we negotiated a straight probation outcome.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a roadway incident, officers suspected DWI and arrested our client. A blood sample was taken. We obtained the lab report showing a 0.04 BAC, well below the per se limit, and reviewed the video evidence. We challenged any claim of impairment and pressed the State by preparing for a speedy trial. Confronted with a weak case, prosecutors agreed to dismiss after the client completed a brief educational panel. The case was dismissed and bond conditions were lifted.

Charge

Eluding a Police Officer

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The stop began when an officer activated lights behind our client. Rather than speed away, the client turned on hazards, signaled, obeyed traffic controls, and drove a short distance to a familiar, well lit location to park, then immediately complied. We obtained the bodycam and dashcam, which confirmed the careful driving and calm surrender and captured remarks that undercut any intent to flee. We challenged whether the elements of eluding were met and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. Faced with weak proof of intent, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for suspected impaired driving, the client was arrested for a first offense DWI and officers documented an open container in the vehicle. The client refused breath or blood testing. We obtained dash and body camera footage and reviewed the field sobriety videos with the client, preparing to challenge the stop and the officer's observations. That work helped open the door to pretrial intervention, but a compliance issue led the state to withdraw it. We then negotiated deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction and custody risk.

Charge

DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving, the client performed field sobriety tests and was arrested for a second DWI. They declined a breath test, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We secured the dash video, the warrant affidavit, and the full lab packet, then challenged the basis for the stop, the administration of the FSTs, and the reliability of the blood testing. With those issues on the table and despite a prior on record, we negotiated a plea to straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

Charge

DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

A traffic stop for a defective headlight led to a DWI arrest. The client performed field sobriety tests and declined a breath test, and officers later obtained a warrant for blood that was drawn several hours after driving. We secured the dash and body camera footage and showed the prosecutor that the video did not corroborate impairment and that the delayed blood draw made any retrograde extrapolation unreliable. We also challenged the basis for the stop and arrest. Confronted with these issues and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Tampering with Identification Numbers

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After a traffic stop while returning from picking up a used truck, our client was arrested on suspicion of tampering with identification numbers tied to the vehicle. He speaks limited English and spent several days in jail while his phone was seized. We notified the court and prosecutor, obtained the reports and discovery, and pressed the state on gaps in proof. We emphasized his clean record, his occasional vehicle purchasing, and the lack of evidence he altered or knew about any irregular numbers. The charge was reduced, and he received credit for time served to resolve the case.

Charge

Driving While License Invalid (Prior Alcohol Suspension)

Location

Williamson County, CCL2

Allegations

During patrol, an officer ran the vehicle’s plate, saw the registered owner was listed as "not eligible" due to an ignition-interlock requirement, and initiated a stop. The driver was cited for Driving While License Invalid. We obtained the patrol video and reports, which showed no independent traffic violation and that the officer could not identify the driver before the stop. We also gathered proof of interlock installation and DPS records confirming the license had been restored to eligible. After we challenged the basis for the stop and presented the corrected status, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client faced a motion to revoke misdemeanor DWI probation after multiple alcohol-related violations, including hot blows on an interlock, a positive UA, and later SCRAM alerts. They had already completed classes, community service, and payments. We gathered monitoring data and the probation file, distinguishing true positives from device issues and stressing there were no new offenses. We pushed for credit on prior custody and a narrow sanction limited to proven conduct. The State reduced its demand, and the court accepted a time served resolution, closing the case.

Charge

DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police approached the client while they were parked roadside, without lights or a traffic stop, then initiated a DWI investigation. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the client later consented to a blood draw. We scrutinized the basis for the detention, evaluated how the tests were administered, and obtained the blood-draw video and paperwork. We also documented early compliance with bond conditions, including arranging ignition interlock and alcohol education. Using these issues and mitigation, we negotiated straight probation.

Charge

Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client faced a motion to revoke misdemeanor probation after missed portable breath tests while the vehicle was in the shop and the device repeatedly malfunctioned. Bond conditions added a SCRAM bracelet and an ignition interlock, and a later stop in another jurisdiction produced a low 0.072 BAC that was not prosecuted but was cited as a violation. We gathered SCRAM and interlock reports, documented equipment issues and work schedule conflicts, and obtained records confirming the other case was rejected. We also presented proof of completed education programs, community service, and restored license eligibility. Negotiations resulted in straight probation, avoiding jail.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC3

Allegations

After leaving a bar, the client made a prohibited U-turn at a red light and was stopped. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, where balancing was an issue, and obtained consent for a breath test that reported a high result. We pulled the patrol video, examined how the tests were instructed and performed, and obtained the breath machine's maintenance and calibration records. We raised serious reliability concerns and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.