Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Bell County, 426th District Court Bell

Allegations

The state accused our client of felony possession after officers reported finding suspected narcotics. We obtained the reports and lab paperwork, challenged the basis for the search, and highlighted gaps in the chain of custody. We also presented mitigation, including the time our client had already spent in custody. Confronted with these issues, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge. The court imposed a sentence of time served, and our client was released.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

Probation filed a motion to revoke after several months of missed restitution payments. We dug into the file, compiled proof of earlier compliance, and documented the client’s recent financial hardship. We pushed for an updated ability to pay evaluation and negotiated directly with supervision and the prosecutor through repeated status settings. Armed with a realistic payment plan and supporting records, we argued against incarceration. The court declined to revoke and continued the case on straight probation with modified terms.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the other person alleged a knife was involved. Body camera footage showed the client visibly shaken inside the home with signs of injury and distress, yet little investigation was done before the arrest. We compiled the videos, prior police reports reflecting the complainant's intoxication and volatility, an audio recording capturing the complainant's aggression, and corroborating statements from third parties. Faced with those credibility issues and a noncooperative complainant, the state dismissed the case.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a bar incident where someone reported he had a handgun. He had been drinking and told officers he may have removed the magazine to show it was unloaded. No shots were fired, no one was injured, and there was no allegation that the weapon was pointed at anyone. We gathered the case reports, highlighted the absence of threats, and submitted character letters and proof of voluntary alcohol awareness meetings. After presenting this mitigation and pressing the weaknesses in the case, the prosecution dismissed it.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

The client was detained after a traffic stop for a broken headlight at a convenience store. Two passengers produced fake IDs, prompting officers to pull everyone out and search the car. Our client was a passenger. Officers said they found a pipe and suspected narcotics in a black bag that belonged to the client, who denied any knowledge and explained others regularly used the vehicle. We obtained dash and bodycam footage and the lab records, and challenged the basis for the search and proof of knowing possession. Facing those issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a tire blowout caused a single-vehicle incident, officers noticed empty cans and put our client through roadside tests. He explained long-standing balance and respiratory issues, and an officer even remarked on his careful maneuvering to clear traffic. We gathered medical records, tied the crash to mechanical failure, and emphasized his clean history. Leaning on those points, we pressed for an alternative resolution. The state agreed to deferred probation with a class, interlock, and fines, keeping a conviction off his record if he completes the term.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The case arose after our client entered a residence during a drug-related mental health crisis. No one was injured, but the arrest resulted in a felony burglary charge. We gathered comprehensive mitigation, including verified treatment participation, sustained sobriety, and supporting statements from providers to document rehabilitation. We presented a detailed sentencing package and pressed for a non-conviction outcome. The court approved deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client’s record.

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Aggravated Robbery

Location

Williamson County, 26th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of aggravated robbery after an incident reported to law enforcement. Our team obtained the discovery and carefully evaluated statements and reports. We challenged the sufficiency of the State's proof and questioned whether the evidence actually established the charged offense. Throughout negotiations we made clear we were ready to litigate those issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault with Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6 (was transferred out of CC7)

Allegations

Police arrested our client after an incident where another person alleged injury. We pulled the police reports and available recordings and compared each version of events carefully. Our review exposed inconsistencies and weaknesses in how bodily injury was documented and corroborated. We presented those issues to the prosecutor and prepared to litigate, keeping pressure on at every setting. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, 147TH DC

Allegations

The client was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon based on allegations about a firearm. We secured the police reports and discovery, examining how the item was located and documented. Our team analyzed whether the encounter complied with the law and whether the state could prove every element. We raised legal and evidentiary concerns with the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to challenge admissibility issues in court. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after a dropped 911 call. The client told officers there had been an argument and a slap, and was arrested for family violence even though no protective order issued and the parties resumed living together. We obtained the police reports, requested bodycam and the 911 audio, and documented that the case hinged on limited, disputed evidence. The complaining witness told prosecutors he did not want to proceed. We refused any plea requiring an admission and pushed for dismissal. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

Our client was charged after a chaotic altercation in the stands at a public sports event. The client reported acting to protect a companion when another participant rushed them. We located bystander video and relevant online content and compared it with the initial statements in the case file. The accounts conflicted on who initiated contact and whether the client struck the complainant. We emphasized self defense and the credibility issues in negotiations. The state dismissed the case.