Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and accused our client of interfering with public duties after he questioned their right to enter his home and asked to keep the contact outside. We obtained the reports, demanded body and dash camera videos, and scrutinized whether officers had any lawful basis to enter without consent. The State could not substantiate that he obstructed or hindered them, and key accounts were inconsistent. We pressed those defects with the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

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Child Endangerment (Third Degree Felony)

Location

Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument, the client was accused of child endangerment when a brief swat was alleged to have caused a fall and injury. We pulled the bodycam, 911 audio and photos, and highlighted that the noticeable bruise predated the incident from an unrelated household accident. CPS became involved, the client entered treatment and produced clean tests, and there was no prior criminal history. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented. Leveraging those inconsistencies and mitigation, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers alleged our client had driven with willful disregard for safety and arrested him for reckless driving. We obtained the crash report, videos, and dispatch records, and gathered documentation of a contemporaneous mental health crisis. We presented that mitigation and context to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate the proof of reckless disregard. The state dismissed the charge.

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Deadly Conduct (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The case stemmed from a roadway incident in which deputies alleged our client fired a shot toward the ground, leading to a felony deadly conduct charge. We obtained the police reports, body camera footage, and dispatch records, and focused on whether the evidence actually met the elements required for felony deadly conduct. We also presented mitigation documenting a recent mental health crisis. After sustained negotiations and making clear we were prepared to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

After a traffic stop for equipment and registration issues, the officer reported a visible handgun near the driver’s seat that was not in a holster, leading to an arrest. We secured the police report and requested video, then emphasized the client’s clean record, nonthreatening conduct, and immediate compliance with bond conditions. We pushed for a practical resolution and negotiated forfeiture of the seized firearm. With those mitigations in place, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 428th District Court

Allegations

Years after a felony drug case, our client faced a motion to revoke for failing to report, incomplete classes, and unpaid fees. They had moved and lacked reliable transportation, and a prior THC screen was supported by a state medical authorization. We stepped in before a key setting, secured the probation file, had the client immediately reengage with supervision and testing, and compiled proof of steady employment. After firm negotiations with probation and the prosecutor, the case resolved with continued probation instead of jail.

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Driving While License Invalid, With Priors

Location

Blanco County, County Criminal Court

Allegations

An officer stopped the client for a missing front plate as they left a neighborhood and, after running the license, arrested for driving while license invalid. The report reflected no other moving violations. Our team pulled the reports, scrutinized the justification for prolonging the stop, and verified the client’s license status history. We also compiled mitigation showing prompt efforts to restore lawful driving privileges. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Bell County

Allegations

The client contacted us after being told they were under investigation for sexual assault involving a minor in Bell County. We entered the case immediately, directed all communications through counsel, and ensured no interviews occurred without representation. Our team gathered background materials, reconstructed the timeline, and emphasized the absence of physical evidence and serious credibility concerns surrounding the accusation. We presented those issues to investigators and the prosecutor. The state dismissed the matter and no charge moved forward.

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Injury to a Child

Location

Bell County

Allegations

The client was under investigation for injury to a child after a report to law enforcement. We engaged early, obtained the investigative materials, and carefully examined the basis of the allegation. We identified evidentiary weaknesses and challenged whether the facts met the legal elements of the offense. After sustained discussions with the prosecutor, the state declined to proceed and dismissed the case. No further action was pursued against our client.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor supervision, the state filed a motion to revoke alleging technical violations, including missed reporting and electronic monitoring alerts. We moved quickly to gather context, pulling device logs, pay stubs, and proof the client was working and enrolling in required classes. We met with supervision to address scheduling issues and proposed a compliance plan with tighter check ins. Armed with mitigation and a path forward, we negotiated with the prosecutor before the hearing. The court accepted a deal for deferred adjudication, keeping the client out of jail and focused on completing probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Years after a misdemeanor deferred case, a failed transfer and unpaid supervision fees led to a motion to revoke probation and a warrant. The client had completed the substantive conditions while living out of state, but the administrative issues lingered. We obtained the file, confirmed compliance, and identified the remaining balance. Our team coordinated with probation and the prosecutor to arrange payment and pushed to lift the warrant. With everything squared away, the state dismissed the revocation proceeding and closed the matter.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Location

Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers said they saw a pipe in the console and searched the car, finding controlled substances. The client reported that two people had recently been in the vehicle and denied any intent to distribute. We obtained the evidence and dissected the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and whether the state could prove knowing possession and intent to deliver. We pressed those issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.