Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

Charge

Harassment

Location

Travis County, CC8

Allegations

A personal loan between former partners fell apart, and when repayment stalled our client sent a series of messages seeking answers. Communications on both sides became heated, including threatening replies from a relative of the complainant. The client went to the residence and called police to report the situation, but was arrested on an already issued harassment warrant based on the messages. We compiled the text and call history and laid out the timeline to show the financial dispute and that the client sought police assistance. Citing no prior record and no allegation of physical contact, we negotiated a deferred probation resolution.

Charge

Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a collision that resulted in vehicle damage, the client was accused of leaving the scene without exchanging information. We scrutinized the incident paperwork and communicated with the prosecutor about gaps in proof, focusing on witness availability and how the state intended to establish what occurred. The prosecution was unable to get in contact with the other driver. Lacking that key witness and facing the issues we raised, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Littering

Location

Travis County, JP1

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop after an officer said they saw the driver toss a cigarette butt from the vehicle and issued a citation for leaving refuse on the roadway. We got involved immediately, collected the citation and patrol video, and scrutinized whether the elements of the offense could be proven, including the officer's vantage point and what was actually discarded. We prepared to contest the evidence and opened talks with the prosecutor. After reviewing our materials and position, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, JP5

Allegations

A routine stop for a littering observation led officers to claim the odor of marijuana and search the vehicle. The client cooperated, and a small amount was recovered, resulting in a citation in lieu of arrest. We secured the dash and body camera footage and full reports, then scrutinized the basis for the stop, the claimed odor, the scope of consent, and evidence handling. We engaged the prosecutor early, presented our analysis, and made clear we were ready to litigate suppression issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after a 911 report of erratic driving. There was no crash or other vehicles involved, and an open container was alleged. The client admitted to having drinks and attempted field sobriety tests after telling the officer about documented medical limitations. A breath sample later read well over .15. We obtained the videos and reports, highlighted the limited driving observations, the impact of the medical issues on the roadside tests, and weaknesses in the open container proof. Using that leverage, we negotiated the case down to a reduced charge.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Blanco County, None

Allegations

A roadside incident led to our client being taken into custody, and officers added a possession of marijuana charge after claiming they found cannabis during the arrest. We secured the full discovery to map out how the substance was discovered and handled. We challenged the state's ability to prove knowing possession and scrutinized how the item came into evidence. After sustained negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to drop the charge. The case was dismissed, keeping the drug allegation off the record.

Charge

Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Travis County, CC8

Allegations

Following a no-contact order, the client was accused of reaching out to the protected person. The allegation focused on phone communications. The client reported repeated incoming calls from blocked numbers and even a video call attempt by the protected person. We confronted the state with this context and pressed the lack of proof that our client initiated contact. After discussions and review of the communications history, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Bell County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2

Allegations

Police issued a Class C assault citation after a domestic argument. The case relied almost entirely on a single statement. Shortly after, the complaining witness recanted key parts of that account. We documented the recantation, compared it with the officer narrative, and presented the inconsistencies to the prosecutor. We kept steady pressure in negotiations and made clear we were ready to litigate. Confronted with those credibility problems, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Blanco County, None

Allegations

A routine traffic stop ended with officers finding a holstered handgun in our client's vehicle and filing an unlawful carrying charge. We analyzed the officer's account, the basis for extending the stop, and how the weapon was discovered and documented. Our review identified material issues with the justification for the search and the elements needed for the charge. After we made clear we were prepared to litigate suppression and credibility, the prosecutor agreed to drop the case.

Charge

DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #3

Allegations

Police responded after the client veered off the road and struck a fixed object in a single-vehicle incident. With a prior DWI on the record, the stakes were high, but there was no breath or blood test and the case rested on roadside observations. We gathered the reports and video, documented the client's recent medical issues and fatigue, and challenged the reliability of the field investigation. Using those evidentiary weaknesses, we negotiated the charge down and secured time served.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After a traffic collision, our client was taken to a hospital where a blood draw later reported over .15. The client recalled only a couple of drinks and had a concussion with little memory of the event. We demanded full discovery, located the missing officer video, and pulled the lab’s underlying records. We showed that behavior on camera aligned with crash trauma and raised reliability concerns about the blood testing. With that leverage, the state agreed to a resolution of straight probation.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers said they smelled marijuana, searched the car, and found a tiny amount plus a fanny pack with mushrooms in the back seat. On a speaker call during the stop, the recent passenger admitted the pack was theirs, captured on the officer’s recording. Despite that, a felony case was later opened. We contacted investigators and pressed the DA to review the body cam and the admission, while challenging any link to our client. Faced with those proof problems, the state dismissed.