Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Our client was stopped for registration and insurance issues. The officer said he smelled marijuana, searched the car, and seized a personal-use amount later confirmed by a lab, which led to a warrant and a misdemeanor filing. After being retained, we pulled the case discovery, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the vehicle search, and built mitigation. We had the client complete a drug awareness course and provide three clean tests over several weeks. We presented that package and pressed the weaknesses in the stop. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

The case stemmed from an old citation for driving while license invalid, later enhanced due to a prior. Years later, the client had cleared tickets and reinstated the license, yet an old warrant resurfaced. We pulled DPS records confirming full eligibility to drive and obtained a copy of the current license. We confronted the State with the age of the case and the mismatch between the original allegation and the client’s present status. At the first opportunity in court, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Felony)

Location

Williamson County

Allegations

After a crash where the driver left the area, the vehicle's owner told his insurer our client had been driving, and investigators later called to ask questions. We got involved quickly, took over communications, and requested the police report and the insurance file. Our review showed the identification rested on a secondhand insurance claim rather than direct evidence. We challenged the state to produce corroboration tying our client to the wheel at the time of impact. When they could not, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Austin Community Court

Allegations

The client was detained outside a busy nightlife area and cited for public intoxication after officers said he was unsteady. No breath test or field sobriety tests were administered, and he was released soon after. We filed our appearance, requested the police report and any video, and scrutinized whether the evidence actually showed impairment or danger. We also proposed early mitigation through a voluntary alcohol awareness course. After negotiations highlighting these gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL2

Allegations

After a stop for lane drifting, officers suspected intoxication, conducted roadside tests, and arrested our client. He refused the breath test, and a blood sample was taken. We obtained the body and dash video, which showed a calm, respectful interaction and solid performance on balance testing. We pressed the state on the blood analysis and the way the roadside testing was conducted. The client also completed an alcohol evaluation and began recommended steps. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction and straight probation with no jail condition.

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Bail Jumping

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

The case stemmed from a missed appearance years earlier after a cite and release on a traffic matter. No arrest occurred at the time, but a warrant lingered and the client was later picked up in a different county. We verified, through official driving records, that the client had since reinstated a valid license and obtained a current card. We compiled that documentation, emphasized the age of the file and the lack of clear notice of any court date, and met with the prosecution at the first setting. Confronted with a stale case and our evidentiary package, the state dismissed the bail jumping charge.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged lane drift, the client was investigated for DWI. Field sobriety testing took place on a windy highway shoulder beside a barrier, and he later provided a breath sample reported over .15. We pulled the reports and body cam, scrutinized how the tests were set up and instructed, and challenged the escalation from a minor traffic issue. Using those weaknesses, we pressured the prosecution to drop the high-BAC enhancement and secured a charge reduction with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic argument in a vehicle. The complainant alleged the client squeezed a hand and made a threat, and the report noted only minor redness, no fractures or bruising. There were no third party witnesses. We obtained the complaining witness's affidavit requesting no prosecution and emphasized the lack of independent corroboration. After sustained negotiations and a firm trial posture, the case was resolved with straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police contacted the client after she had already parked at her residence and stepped away from the vehicle, with lights activated from the street and a claim of swerving. Field sobriety tests were conducted in heels in freezing conditions, and she was told to remove her shoes, undermining reliability. Due to asthma she could not provide a breath sample, then consented to a blood draw where an alcohol prep appeared to be used. We obtained video and lab records, challenged the detention, test conditions, and blood integrity. The case resolved with straight probation.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Travis County, Austin Municipal Court

Allegations

After a detective left a voicemail about a complaint stemming from a night out with a friend of the client’s partner, we stepped in, advised the client to stop communicating with the accuser’s family, preserved their letters, and handled all contact with law enforcement. Instead of the threatened felony, the city later issued several Class C assault by contact citations based on over‑the‑clothes touching in a crowded venue. We appeared for the client, pressed the weaknesses in the allegations, and negotiated a resolution: two tickets dismissed immediately and the rest set on deferred adjudication with short conditions. No conviction entered, protecting the client’s record.

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Theft (Third Degree or State Jail Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 277th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Our client faced a state jail felony theft case, and a missed setting had already triggered a warrant. We engaged quickly, coordinated with the court to address the warrant, and worked to get the bond situation under control. We relayed the transportation problems that caused the absence, the client’s recent steps toward stability, and the lack of prior felony convictions. With those mitigating factors on the table, we pushed to limit felony exposure. The charge was reduced and the resolution credited time already served, avoiding further jail.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

While on deferred probation for a prior felony, the client was cited for Class C assault by contact after a heated argument in a residence where a phone was knocked away. A motion to adjudicate followed, placing a potential felony conviction and prison exposure back in play. We obtained the citation and police account, coordinated with supervision, and presented mitigation highlighting the minor, non-injury nature of the ticket and the client’s readiness to comply with added conditions. We pressed the state to reject revocation and consider a corrective plan. The case was continued on deferred adjudication, preventing adjudication of guilt on the felony.