Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was arrested on a felony DWI third allegation. We obtained the discovery, reviewed the reports and evidence, and dissected the investigation for weaknesses. Alongside that work, we compiled mitigation that documented the client's stability and efforts to address the situation. We used those points in sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, making clear we were prepared to litigate the contested issues. The case was resolved with a plea to straight probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a night out in a busy entertainment district, police made contact and, following a search, alleged our client had a small amount of a controlled substance. We demanded full discovery, reviewed body and dash cam video, the lab report, and the probable cause affidavit, and challenged the basis for the detention and search tied to suspected intoxication. In parallel, we assembled mitigation with clean testing, classes, and strong character support. Using that leverage, we secured a pretrial diversion. Upon completion, the State dismissed the case.

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Harassment - Electronic Communication

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Our client was charged after a heated back and forth over alleged bullying spilled onto texts and social media. Police gathered selected screenshots and filed a harassment, electronic communication case. We pulled the full message threads and related school correspondence to place the exchange in context, documented that contact ceased, and presented mitigation to the prosecutor. After negotiations, the State agreed to dismiss upon verified community service. The client completed the hours, and the case was dismissed.

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The charge arose after our client went to a school to address ongoing bullying concerns and police were called. An officer moved to detain the client for a public-intoxication inquiry when the client stepped outside to retrieve a phone, and an interfering with public duties allegation followed. We pulled the body-camera footage, the school communications, and medical records explaining symptoms that could mimic impairment. We challenged whether the detention and any alleged interference were legally supported. After presenting that package and proof of community service, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped for a minor traffic issue. Officers reported the odor of marijuana, took a bag from the client, and during a search found a THC vape cartridge alleged to be under a gram. Companion misdemeanors were not pursued, leaving a felony possession count. We demanded full discovery, including patrol car and body camera footage, and scrutinized the legality of the stop and search. When the state could not produce key video evidence, we used those proof gaps to secure a full dismissal.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Western District - Federal County

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, investigators opened a misdemeanor family violence case alleging an assault months earlier. We were retained during the investigation and advised the client not to give a statement without counsel. We compiled messages and photos documenting vandalism and a break in at the client's home, and built a timeline showing the accusation surfaced only after those reports. We also highlighted inconsistencies between the complainant's accounts and the lack of any contemporaneous report. Faced with those credibility issues, the government dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged our client made a threatening statement during the argument. The case rested largely on that single account. We secured the reports and recordings, compared them to the later interview, and documented material shifts in the complainant’s story with no independent corroboration. We also assembled context messages that undercut motive and credibility. After presenting these issues and making clear we were ready to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Our client was charged after a domestic argument where the complainant told police he shoved her and felt pain. We obtained the reports, pulled the digital communications between the two, and highlighted messages showing context and motives that undercut the allegation. We also provided mitigation materials the client completed while the case was pending. After sustained negotiations and pressure over the evidentiary weaknesses, the State agreed to reduce the case. The matter was closed with a plea to the reduced count and credit for time served.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a minor collision, officers responded and reported an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to one or two drinks, did roadside tests, and was arrested. At the station, two breath samples read about 0.14 and 0.15, and a Class B DWI was filed. We quickly requested the ALR hearing, obtained the videos and breath-test records, and opened talks with the state. We also provided proof the damage was covered by insurance and had the client complete DWI classes. The case ended in deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record and positioning it for sealing after completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

After a short drive to pick up items, the driver made a wrong turn, was stopped, and arrested for DWI. At the station, an evidential breath test reportedly read around 0.11. We zeroed in on potential problems with the breath testing, including whether two sequential samples were collected within tolerance and whether the observation period and instructions were properly followed. We also front‑loaded mitigation with alcohol education and consistent compliance. Leveraging those points, we negotiated a straight probation outcome.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for a felony DWI after a multi-vehicle crash. Officers alleged intoxication and booked the case as a third offense. We got to work immediately, coordinating release, requesting the ALR hearing, and obtaining the video and lab materials. Our team assembled mitigation, including proof the insurance claim was being handled, an alcohol assessment and treatment records, and strong character letters from family and employer. Leveraging those materials in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, 331st DC

Allegations

The case began after a crash in which officers contacted our client at the hospital and made a DWI arrest. A preliminary breath test registered about 0.087, and a consent blood draw was later taken. Our team obtained the medical and lab records, scrutinized the collection and reporting of the samples, and examined the scene documentation to question how impairment was assessed in the aftermath of a wreck and medical treatment. We used those weaknesses in negotiations and secured straight probation, avoiding jail time.