Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Engaging in Organized Crime

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped while driving a vehicle borrowed from a housemate, which officers later learned was stolen. Prosecutors folded the client into an organized crime case tied to a larger auto theft ring. We combed through the entire file and confirmed the only items pointing at our client were that one drive, ordinary phone contact with the housemate, and a misattributed social media photo. Records in the car, including identification, title, and VIN details, traced back to others. We confronted the state with these gaps and prepared to set the case for trial. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Milam County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic disturbance after relatives reported the client was intoxicated and throwing furniture inside a residence. The client was arrested for family violence based on statements taken at the scene. Our team engaged early, confirmed there were no prior incidents, and maintained respectful communication with the complaining witness. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor with context about the episode. The state dismissed the case.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Milam County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a disturbance at a residence, and our client was arrested after officers forced him to the ground during the encounter. He was highly intoxicated and remembered little. We obtained the police reports and parsed the arrest timeline, focusing on whether the state could prove he intentionally resisted given his condition and the chaotic scene. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

The client was stopped for swerving during a traffic encounter, and officers reported finding a handgun in the vehicle. An unlawful carrying charge followed based on that discovery. We obtained the police reports and video, dissected the basis for the stop, and scrutinized the sequence that led to the firearm being located. We flagged inconsistencies in the officer's account and challenged the legal basis for the search and the required elements. After firm negotiations and signaling a suppression fight, the state dismissed the case.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a shoplifting accusation, reported a brief struggle, and the client left before officers arrived. We engaged early, obtained the incident reports, and clarified what actually happened during the attempted detention. Our focus was keeping the case on the underlying misdemeanor theft and addressing concerns raised by the confrontation. We opened negotiations, emphasized accountability and cooperation, and pressed for a non-conviction resolution. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record while they complete the terms.

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Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

The client contacted us to pursue early termination of probation on an older case. We obtained the file, reviewed the judgment and supervision records, and identified paths to improve the posture of the case. We prepared a targeted motion and opened negotiations with the prosecutor for a more proportionate resolution. After sustained discussions, the state agreed to reduce the underlying charge. The court accepted the agreement and placed the client on a more favorable probationary arrangement.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

Police found the client parked and resting on the roadside during a welfare check, claimed signs of intoxication, and performed field tests. They then searched the vehicle without consent and discovered handguns the client had already disclosed. We focused on the legality of the detention and the lack of probable cause for the search, and argued the facts did not meet the elements of UCW. After we laid out these problems to the prosecutor and signaled readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

After pulling over to rest, the client was contacted by officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call. An officer claimed an alcohol odor and conducted roadside tests despite the client denying any drinking. The officers then searched the vehicle without consent and found a gas station THCA product labeled as hemp compliant, which sparked disagreement between officers about its legality. We challenged the detention and the probable cause for the search, and highlighted the product’s compliant labeling. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

The case began when officers responded to a domestic dispute. During a chaotic arrest, the client was accused of striking a peace officer. He later reported blacking out and left the encounter with a fractured orbital bone. We dissected the reports, compared statements, and documented his immediate entry into treatment and counseling. Using the injuries and mitigation to question intent and escalation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, keeping a felony off his record.

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Abandoning or Endangering a Child

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested after an incident that led to an allegation of placing a child in danger. We moved quickly to obtain the police reports and discovery and reconstruct the timeline. In negotiations, we challenged whether the evidence actually showed the child faced imminent harm. We also provided mitigation, including proof the client promptly entered treatment and complied with court orders. With those issues on the table, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

During a residential visit, a dispute led to a 911 report that our client had brandished a firearm, and he was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We moved quickly to gather all recordings, pulling the client’s own camera footage along with body-worn video and third-party clips. Comparing those videos to the initial statements revealed major inconsistencies and did not corroborate any assaultive use of a weapon. We compiled a detailed timeline and challenged the credibility of the allegation. Confronted with the evidentiary gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful restraint

Allegations

The individual was arrested following an argument in a car after drinking. Allegations of dragging were made, but the individual insisted they were innocent. The client had a prior theft ticket.