Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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disorderly conduct B

Allegations

The individual was arrested after allegedly displaying a firearm in a hotel, leading to charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a fast food drive-thru with the vehicle in park. After roadside tests, they were arrested and later provided two breath samples over .15. We obtained the videos and breath records, noted the limited driving evidence, and compiled strong mitigation including early completion of alcohol education and a victim impact panel, plus a clean history. We pressed these points with the prosecutor and negotiated a reduction to a standard DWI with deferred probation.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a no-contact order was issued in connection with a prior incident, our client was accused of violating it by allegedly reaching out to the protected person. We obtained the order, reviewed service, and dissected the exact terms to determine what conduct was actually prohibited. We then compared those terms to the state's evidence of contact and identified gaps and inconsistencies in their timeline and proof. We made clear we were ready to litigate those issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Obscured License Plate

Allegations

The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. A further investigation revealed drug paraphernalia and an obscured license plate.

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accident involving damage over $200

Allegations

The individual was charged after leaving the scene of a minor vehicle accident at a grocery store parking lot without exchanging information with the owner of the other vehicle.

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Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Allegations

The individual was arrested after an altercation at a birthday party involving two alleged victims. Physical assault occurred, but no deadly weapon was used. Police were not called at the time of the incident; it was reported later. Police failed to conduct initial interviews.

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Failure to stop and render aid

Allegations

The client was arrested after rear-ending another vehicle and initially failing to stop. The passenger in the other car sustained minor injuries. The client had consumed alcohol earlier in the day, had not eaten, and was on medication that affected digestion.

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reckless driving

Allegations

The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. During the stop, police noticed an obscured license plate and found that the client possessed drug paraphernalia.

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UCW

Allegations

The individual was arrested after a traffic stop for allegedly failing to stop when exiting a gas station. During the stop, a firearm was disclosed, leading to charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

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Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass

Allegations

The client was arrested for criminal trespass after entering a gated apartment complex without permission. Security indicated they suspected intent to burglarize. The client admitted prior unauthorized presence and was found with a loaded gun.

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Evading arrest in a vehicle

Allegations

The individual was driving toward San Marcos when they were pulled over for speeding. During the stop, police detected the smell of alcohol and found a vape pen and a weapon. The client said they pulled over as soon as a passenger noticed the police lights.

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Assault FV - Class C

Allegations

The client was arrested after a domestic altercation involving a physical confrontation with a cohabitant and the cohabitant's father. Both parties were intoxicated.