Criminal Defense Case Results in Williamson, TX

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Driving With a Suspended License

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Following a minor fender bender, the other driver made a report and officers later ran our client's information, discovering the license was suspended from an older alcohol case. A warrant issued and the client was arrested for driving with a suspended license. We moved quickly to verify the license had since been reinstated, obtained SR22 and reinstatement receipts, and organized those records. We met with the prosecutor, presented the documentation and timeline, and pressed for a clean resolution. The state dismissed the case.

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Duty on Striking a Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged our client struck a roadside fixture and failed to meet the statutory duty to report the damage. We obtained the patrol report, bodycam, and scene photos, and focused on the elements the state had to prove, including the amount of damage, whether an identifiable owner or agency was available, and what steps were taken to notify authorities. The evidence left key facts in dispute and did not clearly establish a violation. After negotiations and pressure to proceed without solid proof, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Williamson County, Round Rock Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication after an incident at a construction site where officers conducted roadside tests and claimed he was a danger. No breath or blood test was taken. We obtained the body camera footage, 911 call, and reports, and challenged whether the evidence actually showed danger to self or others as required. While pressing those issues, we also presented mitigation the client completed promptly, including community service. The prosecution agreed to dismiss, and the case was closed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, officers approached our client while his vehicle sat parked at a light and discovered a pistol in the car. The gun had no round chambered, with a magazine nearby. We pulled the reports and video, challenged the legal basis for the contact and the manner the weapon was found, and questioned whether the statutory elements of the offense were met. After sustained negotiations and our notice that we would move to suppress, the State dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Williamson County, Leander Municipal Court

Allegations

The individual was arrested for public intoxication after officers responded to a disturbance involving alcohol. We obtained the police report and recordings, then focused on whether the required elements were actually met, particularly the location and any risk the person posed to self or others. The state’s account left key facts ambiguous and did not clearly establish those elements. We made that clear to the prosecutor and signaled we were prepared to litigate the defects. The prosecution dismissed the case, keeping our client’s record clear.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Williamson County, CCL2

Allegations

Police filed an unlawful restraint case after a domestic dispute at a residence, alleging our client blocked a doorway and kept someone from leaving. We obtained the complaint and discovery, then compared accounts across the reports and follow up materials. That review exposed confusion about who the complainant actually was, including use of a pseudonym, and we gathered messages around the incident showing threats to call police to spark an arrest. We pressed those credibility and proof issues with the DA. The state reduced the case to a lesser charge.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Williamson County, Liberty Hill Municipal Court

Allegations

A traffic stop resulted in a citation for open container after officers said they smelled alcohol and noted an open can in the passenger footwell. The passenger told police the alcohol, including the open can, was his. We pulled the reports and video, flagged the passenger’s admission and the location of the can, and pointed out gaps in the bodycam audio during key moments. With no reliable way to tie the container to the driver, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the case.

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Speeding

Location

Williamson County, Liberty Hill Municipal Court

Allegations

A routine traffic stop resulted in a citation for speeding, written as about 10 percent over the posted limit. We obtained the police report and dashcam from the stop and scrutinized how speed was determined. Comparing the officer’s notes with the video, we identified issues we were prepared to litigate. We set the matter on a contested track and pressed the state to prove the allegation with reliable evidence. The prosecution elected to dismiss the case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Williamson County, Liberty Hall Municipal Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, police cited our client for minor in possession after noting an odor of alcohol and seeing containers in the vehicle. Another occupant, who could lawfully possess alcohol, told officers the drinks were his. We pulled the police report and video, captured that admission, and noted gaps in the bodycam audio and the absence of any proof our client exercised care, custody, or control over the alcohol. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, 277th DC

Allegations

The client was on felony community supervision when the State filed a motion to revoke tied to new accusations from another county. We obtained the offense reports, pushed for full discovery, and challenged the State’s reliance on untested allegations and hearsay. We insisted on the client’s right to confront witnesses and made clear the State would need live testimony, particularly with the other case still unresolved. We also presented mitigation and a structured treatment plan to show compliance. Faced with these proof and timing issues, the prosecution dismissed the motion.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, Count Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged the client committed misdemeanor deadly conduct after a tense encounter at a convenience store and parking lot with two strangers. According to our client, the pair shouted threats, followed him inside, and later moved toward him near their vehicle. Fearing an attack, he displayed his firearm and left. We moved quickly to obtain surveillance video and witness accounts to document the threats and his attempts to disengage. Using that context, we negotiated a non-jail resolution and secured a term of probation.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Williamson County, Georgetown Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex. At their request, our client stepped outside to give a statement and was arrested for public intoxication despite planning to remain at the residence and posing no danger. We requested and reviewed available discovery, including the 911 audio, body cam footage, and police reports. The materials showed our client was cooperative, on premises connected to the residence, and exhibited no safety risk. We highlighted the missing elements of the offense in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the case.