Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Reckless Driving

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers alleged our client had driven with willful disregard for safety and arrested him for reckless driving. We obtained the crash report, videos, and dispatch records, and gathered documentation of a contemporaneous mental health crisis. We presented that mitigation and context to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate the proof of reckless disregard. The state dismissed the charge.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 428th District Court

Allegations

Years after a felony drug case, our client faced a motion to revoke for failing to report, incomplete classes, and unpaid fees. They had moved and lacked reliable transportation, and a prior THC screen was supported by a state medical authorization. We stepped in before a key setting, secured the probation file, had the client immediately reengage with supervision and testing, and compiled proof of steady employment. After firm negotiations with probation and the prosecutor, the case resolved with continued probation instead of jail.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, ccl5

Allegations

After a minor collision in a construction area, officers arrested our client for a second DWI. There was no breath or blood test, and no warrant was obtained, so the state had no chemical evidence. Video we secured showed field sobriety tests done at night in a parking lot shortly after an airbag deployment, conditions that aggravated the client’s balance issues. We compiled those weaknesses in the investigation and pressed them with the prosecutor. The case was resolved as deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction and allowing the client to move forward on probation terms.

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Deadly Conduct (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The case stemmed from a roadway incident in which deputies alleged our client fired a shot toward the ground, leading to a felony deadly conduct charge. We obtained the police reports, body camera footage, and dispatch records, and focused on whether the evidence actually met the elements required for felony deadly conduct. We also presented mitigation documenting a recent mental health crisis. After sustained negotiations and making clear we were prepared to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Injury to a Child/Elderly/Disabled Individual

Location

Williamson County, 26th DC

Allegations

Our client was arrested for felony injury to a child after a household discipline incident led to claims of facial trauma. We moved quickly to address restrictive bond conditions, then obtained hospital records showing no serious injury and documented shifts in the complainant’s account. The family executed nonprosecution paperwork, which we presented alongside CPS updates. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the case to a misdemeanor with credit for time served, keeping a felony off the record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a minor collision, the client pulled into a lot, exchanged information, and fell asleep in the vehicle while waiting for officers. Video footage later showed signs of intoxication, but no field sobriety tests were done and there was no breath or blood sample. We reviewed the reports and video, then targeted two issues, there was no scientific evidence tying intoxication to the time of driving, and the case was enhanced as a second offense even though the prior had been reduced to a non-DWI. We pressed these points with the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

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Driving While License Invalid, With Priors

Location

Blanco County, County Criminal Court

Allegations

An officer stopped the client for a missing front plate as they left a neighborhood and, after running the license, arrested for driving while license invalid. The report reflected no other moving violations. Our team pulled the reports, scrutinized the justification for prolonging the stop, and verified the client’s license status history. We also compiled mitigation showing prompt efforts to restore lawful driving privileges. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Injury to a Child

Location

Bell County

Allegations

The client was under investigation for injury to a child after a report to law enforcement. We engaged early, obtained the investigative materials, and carefully examined the basis of the allegation. We identified evidentiary weaknesses and challenged whether the facts met the legal elements of the offense. After sustained discussions with the prosecutor, the state declined to proceed and dismissed the case. No further action was pursued against our client.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, an officer reported smelling marijuana, searched the vehicle, and found a small amount. The individual received a cite-and-release notice. We were retained quickly, filed our letter of representation, requested the videos and reports, and tracked the case while a separate concentrate sample was said to be sent to a lab with no charge filed. We engaged the prosecutor on filing and proof issues and made clear we were prepared to litigate the stop and search. Prosecutors declined to proceed, and the case was dismissed.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Bell County

Allegations

The client contacted us after being told they were under investigation for sexual assault involving a minor in Bell County. We entered the case immediately, directed all communications through counsel, and ensured no interviews occurred without representation. Our team gathered background materials, reconstructed the timeline, and emphasized the absence of physical evidence and serious credibility concerns surrounding the accusation. We presented those issues to investigators and the prosecutor. The state dismissed the matter and no charge moved forward.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 299TH

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence that escalated when a firearm was allegedly involved. Police responded to a 911 call, documented visible injuries, and recorded bodycam video, and EMS memorialized statements the State intended to use. We obtained the footage and reports, clarified the sequence of events, and highlighted context that favored our client. The complainant later indicated they did not wish to pursue the case, which we used in negotiations. After sustained discussions with the prosecution, we secured deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off our client's record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a minor crash that damaged residential property, officers arrived and conducted field sobriety tests, then arrested our client for DWI. A breath test later reported a very high BAC. We gathered the video and reports, verified the timeline, and presented mitigation including immediate enrollment in treatment. We pushed negotiations toward a non-conviction path and secured pretrial diversion. After the client completed all requirements, the state dismissed the case.