Criminal Defense Case Results in Williamson, TX

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Attempt to Take a Weapon from a Peace Officer

Location

Williamson County, 26th District Court

Allegations

Responding officers brought our client to a hospital during a severe mental health episode. In the ER, an officer reported the client reached toward the duty weapon, triggering a charge for attempting to take a peace officer's weapon. We moved quickly to secure medical records and the police reports, and documented the client's recent treatment and prescribed medications. We emphasized the crisis context and challenged whether the required intent could be proven. After sustained negotiations and presentation of our mitigation packet, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Williamson County, 368th District Court

Allegations

This case began with a heated family dispute at a residence. Officers alleged the client reentered the home and confronted others while a firearm was present, leading to a burglary of habitation charge. We collected messages showing he had been invited to the house and secured body camera footage where another participant admitted striking him first and witnesses indicated the gun stayed pointed at the floor. We pressed the State on consent to enter, credibility, and intent. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off his record if he completes the terms.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The case began after a traffic collision. Officers initially indicated our client could leave, then a second officer escalated the stop and a vehicle search followed, turning up two pistols and a small rifle stored in the vehicle. We pulled the bodycam and reports, which showed conflicting assessments of sobriety and that the firearms were lawfully possessed. We challenged the basis for any search and the claim that carrying was unlawful only because of an accompanying intoxication allegation. Faced with those defects, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, 26th District Court

Allegations

After a traffic collision the morning after a holiday, officers investigated our client for DWI, pointing to an open container found among trash scattered by the crash. Body cam showed the first officer ready to let him go, field tests largely clean, then a supervisor arrived and retested him. A hospital blood draw came back well below the legal limit, and a later lab report showed only THC, with no proof of impairment while driving. We pulled the videos and lab materials, challenged probable cause and the toxicology, and set the case for trial. Faced with those problems, the state dismissed the felony DWI.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A routine traffic stop led to an arrest for DWI after the officer administered field sobriety tests and a breath test that read 0.12. The client had no prior record and was worried about job consequences. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the instructions and scoring on the exercises, and the breath device's maintenance, calibration, and observation period. We made clear we were ready to litigate suppression issues, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC3

Allegations

Police were dispatched to a drive-through after a caller reported a possible intoxicated driver. The client was not asleep, was waiting for food, and spoke with staff when officers arrived. He admitted to having drinks, completed field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken. We focused on whether officers had reasonable grounds to detain and investigate, and on gaps in how the tests and blood draw were conducted. After pressing those issues with the prosecution and preparing to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence after our client tried to end a relationship and leave. He called 911 first, reporting that he was being blocked and grabbed, and that the other party was harming herself. Later, the argument resumed when she followed him back, and he briefly pushed her to create space. Officers arrested him for family violence based on the complainant's account. We compiled the 911 records and reports to show he sought help and used minimal force, and negotiated deferred probation on the assault, keeping a conviction off his record if he completes terms.

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers responded after a domestic dispute in a residence. Earlier that night, our client had called 911 to get help leaving. When the other person later placed a call, he grabbed the phone and ended it, realizing only as the screen flashed that it was 911. We examined the reports and timeline to show he lacked knowledge or intent to interfere, and emphasized that he had already sought police assistance himself. After sustained negotiations presenting that context, the prosecutor dismissed the interference charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The case began after a single-vehicle crash. Officers moved the client to a different spot to run field sobriety tests, then later obtained a breath sample that registered about 0.13. There were no other vehicles involved and the client had no prior record. We moved quickly to review the arrest paperwork, scrutinize how the tests were conducted and the circumstances of the breath test, and present mitigation about the accident and the client's background. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution approved pre-trial diversion.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Williamson County, Taylor City Municipal Court

Allegations

A dispute in a store parking area escalated after another driver argued with our client. Voices were raised, the other man postured aggressively, and our client briefly made physical contact. No bodily injury was alleged, and a citation arrived later rather than an on‑scene arrest. We obtained the reports and available video, emphasized the mutual nature of the confrontation and self‑defense concerns, and pushed for a non‑conviction outcome. We secured deferred disposition with a brief class, and after compliance the case was dismissed.

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Minor Possession, Purchase, Consumption, or Receipt of Tobacco or E-Cigarette Products

Location

Williamson County, jp2

Allegations

The client received a citation for alleged minor possession or purchase of tobacco or e-cigarette products after a brief police contact. We pulled the officer’s report and discovery, then scrutinized how the product was linked to our client and whether the elements of possession or purchase could be proven. The paperwork contained gaps and no clear, independent corroboration tying the item to our client at the time alleged. We highlighted those evidentiary weaknesses and made clear we were ready to contest the citation in court. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, CC2

Allegations

The client was accused of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in Williamson County. We moved quickly to obtain the police reports and lab paperwork, then walked the state's evidence from seizure to testing to assess what could actually be proved at trial. We also prepared mitigation and background materials to provide context and reduce perceived risk. After presenting our analysis and submissions in negotiations, the prosecution chose not to proceed and the case was dismissed.