DWI/DUI Case Results in Austin, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL2

Allegations

After a stop for lane drifting, officers suspected intoxication, conducted roadside tests, and arrested our client. He refused the breath test, and a blood sample was taken. We obtained the body and dash video, which showed a calm, respectful interaction and solid performance on balance testing. We pressed the state on the blood analysis and the way the roadside testing was conducted. The client also completed an alcohol evaluation and began recommended steps. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction and straight probation with no jail condition.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged lane drift, the client was investigated for DWI. Field sobriety testing took place on a windy highway shoulder beside a barrier, and he later provided a breath sample reported over .15. We pulled the reports and body cam, scrutinized how the tests were set up and instructed, and challenged the escalation from a minor traffic issue. Using those weaknesses, we pressured the prosecution to drop the high-BAC enhancement and secured a charge reduction with deferred probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police contacted the client after she had already parked at her residence and stepped away from the vehicle, with lights activated from the street and a claim of swerving. Field sobriety tests were conducted in heels in freezing conditions, and she was told to remove her shoes, undermining reliability. Due to asthma she could not provide a breath sample, then consented to a blood draw where an alcohol prep appeared to be used. We obtained video and lab records, challenged the detention, test conditions, and blood integrity. The case resolved with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a late-night traffic stop for alleged wrong-way driving, the client was arrested and declined field sobriety testing. Officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw that later reported a BAC around 0.142. We secured the dash and body camera footage, which showed a calm stop, proper parking, and steady movements, with no obvious slurring. We also emphasized the time gap between the stop and the blood draw. Using these issues to press the prosecution, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail and resulted in straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Milam County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Stopped within seconds of leaving a bar, our client was arrested for DWI after the officer alleged lane positioning problems. The roadway had no center stripe and the client drove a wide truck. The client completed field tests, refused breath, and a warrant blood draw followed. We obtained discovery, scrutinized the justification for the stop and how the tests were conducted, and closely reviewed the blood-draw paperwork. With those issues on the table and our readiness to litigate, the state offered deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County, CCL

Allegations

After a caller reported a tire spin, police stopped our client several blocks later and conducted field sobriety tests. The client declined a breath test, was taken for a blood draw under a warrant hours after the stop, and the lab later reported a high BAC. We pulled the dash and bodycam footage, offense report, and warrant packet and found serious procedural defects in how the blood warrant was secured. We confronted the prosecution with those issues and made clear the blood evidence would not survive challenge. The state agreed to dismiss and the court signed the dismissal, closing the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client while the car was parked in a lot with the engine running, after noticing old damage on the vehicle. The officer reported an odor of alcohol, conducted field sobriety tests, and recorded a breath result allegedly over .15. We focused on the lack of observed driving, questioned the basis for escalating the encounter, and challenged the reliability of the testing. Using that leverage, we secured pretrial diversion. After completing the requirements, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After police contacted our client at a disabled vehicle that had run out of gas, he was arrested and charged as a third-offense DWI based on prior DWIs. We obtained the police reports, scrutinized the basis for the welfare check, and challenged the observations used to claim impairment in those roadside conditions. We compiled mitigation and kept steady pressure on the prosecution through negotiations. The state ultimately agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a minor collision with a parked car, the client left the area and was later contacted by police away from the scene. He declined field sobriety and breath testing, and officers obtained a blood sample. We scrutinized the lack of driving observations and the delayed contact, then built a mitigation package showing treatment, AA attendance, and clean alcohol monitoring. Although diversion was initially denied due to the BAC, we appealed and secured entry. The client completed the program and the case was dismissed.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Bell County, 264th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for DWI with a child passenger after a roadside collision in which no one was hurt. We obtained the body and dash camera videos, breath test records, and the machine’s maintenance logs, and challenged the required observation period and how the field tests were instructed. While we fought the driver’s license case and gathered evidence, we guided the client through a CPS home visit and had them begin counseling and alcohol education. We presented that mitigation with our evidentiary concerns to the prosecutor. The result was negotiated probation with no jail time, with supervision arranged so the client could continue life out of state.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was arrested on a felony DWI third allegation. We obtained the discovery, reviewed the reports and evidence, and dissected the investigation for weaknesses. Alongside that work, we compiled mitigation that documented the client's stability and efforts to address the situation. We used those points in sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, making clear we were prepared to litigate the contested issues. The case was resolved with a plea to straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a minor collision, officers responded and reported an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to one or two drinks, did roadside tests, and was arrested. At the station, two breath samples read about 0.14 and 0.15, and a Class B DWI was filed. We quickly requested the ALR hearing, obtained the videos and breath-test records, and opened talks with the state. We also provided proof the damage was covered by insurance and had the client complete DWI classes. The case ended in deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record and positioning it for sealing after completion.