Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

A road encounter led to allegations our client damaged another driver's windows and mirror after avoiding a near collision on a motorcycle. The client maintained no damage was caused and reported the other motorist repeatedly swerved and even reversed toward them. We obtained the client's photo from the scene that showed no glass on the ground and captured the other vehicle backing up at a green light. We challenged the one-sided affidavit and prepared for trial. After we pressed the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, 368th DC

Allegations

The case began after another driver struck our client's vehicle and fled. The client pulled over and was outside the car when police arrived. Officers transported them to a different location for field sobriety testing, arrested them, and obtained a blood sample by warrant after a refusal. We challenged the basis for the investigation, focusing on the lack of direct observation of driving, the time gap, the relocation for testing, and the documentation surrounding the warrant blood draw. We pressed these issues in negotiations, presented mitigation, and secured probation in place of incarceration.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Stopped after a lane change without signaling, the client cooperated with field sobriety tests and later provided a breath sample at the station. We obtained the machine printout showing two valid results of 0.033 and 0.031, well below the legal limit. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, the officer’s administration of the roadside exercises, and the attempt to claim impairment without any blood test. After we pressed these evidentiary problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 277th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a roadside DWI investigation, officers said they smelled marijuana, detained the client, and searched. In a wallet, they found a small bag and booked it as fentanyl under a gram. We obtained the videos, reports, and lab records, highlighting that the presumptive field test was unreliable and later testing created doubt about the actual substance and trace weight. We also scrutinized the basis for the search and chain of custody. Confronted with those problems, the prosecution reduced the charge.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Coryell County, 52nd District Court

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation from an older drug case when a motion to revoke was filed after a Class C citation, alleged curfew violations, and contact with a known felon. We got involved immediately, confirmed representation with the court, and coordinated with pretrial to secure release with monitoring while we negotiated. We reviewed the underlying allegations and compiled proof of strong compliance, negative tests, and steady employment. After sustained advocacy with the State and the court, revocation was taken off the table. The case resolved with the client remaining on probation under adjusted conditions.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

After an arrest alleging a BAC over .15, we obtained the police reports, video, and lab documentation behind the number. We scrutinized the testing records for calibration, handling, and timing issues, and compared them against the officer's narrative. The materials revealed reliability concerns and inconsistencies the state would have to overcome at trial. Using that leverage in negotiations, we convinced the prosecution to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation instead of a harsher conviction.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a signal violation, our client admitted to drinking and was given field sobriety tests. A breath sample was taken, reportedly over .15, and an ignition interlock was imposed. We obtained the videos, testing records, and police reports, then scrutinized the basis for the stop, how the sobriety tests were instructed, and the breath machine procedures. After sustained negotiations highlighting weaknesses in the enhancement, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge.

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Failure to Identify

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

A traffic stop resulted in a failure to identify citation issued in our client's name, despite the fact they were not present. The actual driver had taken our client's license and identified themselves as our client. We investigated the identity issue, gathered corroborating materials, and showed that the tickets stemmed from the impostor. We presented the misidentification to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate it. The state agreed the evidence did not support the charge and dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client while the vehicle was stationary and arrested for DWI after roadside tests. The client declined a breath test, and a blood warrant was obtained. We focused on whether the state could prove actual operation of the vehicle, scrutinized the administration of the field sobriety tests, and examined the timing and handling of the blood draw. We compiled these weaknesses and negotiated directly with the prosecutor. The charge was reduced and the client received credit for time served.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Williamson County, Round Rock Municipal Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for a license plate light led officers to question both occupants and claim the odor of marijuana. Our client, a passenger, acknowledged a small amount and a pipe, and was cited after a vehicle search turned up additional items. We obtained the evidence, scrutinized the basis for the stop and search, and engaged the prosecutor early. At our direction, the client promptly completed a drug education course. We presented the certificate along with our legal concerns, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

After a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, EMS arrived and asked our client about alcohol use, and the client acknowledged drinking. The client was taken to a hospital where a blood sample was drawn. We obtained the crash and medical records and scrutinized the basis for the DWI investigation, the timing of events, and the documentation of the blood draw. We highlighted weaknesses in the state's evidence and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, 368th DC // ccl2

Allegations

Officers encountered our client standing beside a disabled scooter left in the roadway, keys present but the engine would not start. He admitted to drinking earlier, no field sobriety tests were administered, and he later consented to a blood draw. We attacked the State's proof of operation and intoxication at the time of driving, emphasized the hours-long gap between alcohol consumption and contact, and scrutinized the blood evidence. We also delivered mitigation, including treatment records, interlock compliance, and course enrollment. The prosecution reduced the case to a misdemeanor with straight probation.