Criminal Defense Case Results in Williamson, TX

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation for a DWI when a motion to revoke was filed after they lost employment, fell behind on fees, and their vehicle with the ignition interlock was repossessed. We gathered pay records, repossession notices, and other proof to show the lapses were the result of genuine financial hardship, not willful noncompliance. We engaged the probation office and prosecutor, outlined a plan to get back on track, and pressed the weaknesses in the allegations. The state dismissed the revocation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers contacted the client during a stop and alleged the handgun in the center console made the carry unlawful. The initial probable cause paperwork was rejected, then the case was later refiled with a warrant. We moved quickly to arrange a walkthrough so the client was not taken into custody, obtained the body-cam and property records, and compared them to the reports. Our review showed inconsistent handling of the firearm and other property and no clear facts establishing unlawful carry. After we presented these problems to the prosecution, the charge was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a stop for alleged swerving and failure to signal, our client admitted to drinking and was asked to do field sobriety tests despite an injured leg. The officer’s explanation for the stop shifted, and several officers arrived while a tow truck waited nearby. The client refused a breath test, and police obtained a warrant for blood. We reviewed the videos and reports, highlighting the shaky basis for the stop, the subjective testing on the injured limb, and whether required advisements were given. Using that leverage, we secured entry into a pre-trial diversion program, keeping a conviction off the record upon completion.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped shortly after leaving a restaurant and arrested for a second DWI. The reason for the stop was unclear, and field sobriety tests were conducted while the client wore heeled boots, with disputed instructions. The client refused breath testing and later described a blood draw at the jail, while questioning whether the statutory warnings were given. We reviewed video and reports, challenged the stop, the testing conditions, and the timing and handling of any sample, and highlighted extended ignition interlock use on bond. The state reduced the case to a first-offense DWI with straight probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for speeding, officers claimed our client smelled of alcohol and arrested for a second DWI. There were several passengers, one getting sick in the vehicle, and the client declined field tests and a blood draw. No breath test was taken, and no warrant was obtained, leaving the case without chemical evidence. We pulled the reports and video, showing no standardized testing and a clear alternative source for the odor. We challenged probable cause and made plain the state could not prove impairment. Faced with those gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Williamson County, 512th Judicial District Court

Allegations

At a neighborhood gym, a confrontation escalated when two individuals taunted our client, talked about going to a car, and later approached with a third person. With only one exit and multiple people advancing, the client displayed a handgun, ordered them to back away, and left. After felony charges were filed, we obtained the facility’s surveillance video, contrasted it with the police narrative, and emphasized the self-defense context. Key witnesses became uncooperative and their accounts conflicted. The case was no-billed and dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an alleged rolling stop, our client was arrested for first offense DWI. They cooperated, completed roadside tests, and later provided a breath sample around 0.11 at the station. We obtained and reviewed the body and dash camera videos, challenged the basis for the detention, and noted problems with how the field tests were explained and conducted. We also pulled the breath machine’s maintenance and usage records to question reliability. Leveraging these issues, we negotiated a reduction to a non-DWI offense with deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop near a hotel, officers arrested our client for DWI and found a handgun in the center console. Prosecutors added an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge based solely on the DWI allegation. We dissected the reports and pointed out shifting reasons for the stop, including claims of both speeding and a rolling stop. We also made clear that the weapon count hinged on the underlying DWI. Facing those issues and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the UCW.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police contacted our client after they had already parked at a second location, and an arrest followed despite no traditional traffic stop. Reports cited an open container and breath tests over the limit. We centered the defense on the timing of any alcohol consumption versus actual driving and challenged the state’s ability to link impairment to operation. With trial approaching, we leveraged these issues to secure a reduction to obstruction of a highway. The resolution avoided jail exposure tied to the open container and eliminated any interlock requirement.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Our client called 911 to document scratches he received during an argument at home. He was nevertheless arrested after the complainant alleged choking, a claim not supported by observable injury. The matter was filed as a misdemeanor, and child-welfare authorities later closed their review with no concerns. We compiled proof of counseling and AA attendance, gathered character letters, and prepared for trial while pressing inconsistencies between her initial report and later account. When the complainant clarified key details and indicated she did not wish to proceed, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed they had struck another vehicle, a claim that did not appear in the later report. Video and reports showed largely adequate performance on the roadside tests, with balance issues tied to documented medical treatment. The breath test registered high only after several attempts, raising concerns about instrument reliability and administration. We compiled these issues, challenged the basis for the stop and the testing, and negotiated a probationary outcome that avoided jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after a 911 report of erratic driving. There was no crash or other vehicles involved, and an open container was alleged. The client admitted to having drinks and attempted field sobriety tests after telling the officer about documented medical limitations. A breath sample later read well over .15. We obtained the videos and reports, highlighted the limited driving observations, the impact of the medical issues on the roadside tests, and weaknesses in the open container proof. Using that leverage, we negotiated the case down to a reduced charge.