Criminal Defense Case Results in San Antonio, TX

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Guadalupe County, JP2

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers said they smelled marijuana, searched the vehicle, and issued our client a citation for drug paraphernalia. We stepped in immediately, filed our appearance, and demanded full discovery, including patrol video, offense reports, and an inventory of any items seized. We made clear that any discussion would wait until we reviewed the evidence. The prosecutor chose to dismiss the citation rather than provide the materials. The case was closed, keeping a paraphernalia conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, CCL8

Allegations

After dozing off at the wheel, the client struck a barrier and officers conducted roadside sobriety tests at the crash scene. There were no open containers and the client made no admissions, but a later breath sample registered over 0.15. We emphasized how fatigue and the disorientation of a collision can compromise the reliability of field testing, and pointed out other gaps in the report. With no prior record, we pressed these issues in negotiations. The state reduced the charge, and we obtained deferred terms to keep a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, CC1

Allegations

Police responded to a minor collision and opened a DWI investigation. Despite the client’s documented balance and mobility issues, the officer conducted field sobriety tests and later obtained a blood draw that came back high. We reviewed the videos, compiled medical documentation showing the tests were unreliable for her, and confirmed any vehicle damage was covered by insurance. We also provided character support and a concrete plan for continued sobriety. With that leverage, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge, sparing a harsher conviction.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Bexar County, D437

Allegations

Following a report made during a heated family dispute, the client was arrested and consistently maintained the allegation was fabricated. Our team moved quickly to obtain the case file and scrutinize the complainant's statements against the rest of the evidence. The narrative shifted in key ways, and the complainant later signaled they did not wish to cooperate. We organized those credibility issues into a clear presentation and pressed the prosecution on proof problems. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Bexar County, D437

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument escalated and a report alleged strangulation. We moved quickly, reviewed the police report and bond conditions, and gathered context about the relationship. The allegations were firmly disputed, and we identified a recent conflict that raised serious questions about motive. We pressed the DA on proof issues with the strangulation element and made clear we were ready to litigate. Confronted with those problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

Police reported finding suspected narcotics following a detention that escalated into a search. We dug into the police reports and case evidence, reconstructed the timeline, and flagged weaknesses in the stated basis for the search and in how the substance was handled. We prepared a motion to suppress and set it for a hearing. After we laid out these problems and signaled we were ready to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6

Allegations

Stopped for a turn signal violation, the client was investigated for DWI after a drive-thru employee reported possible intoxication. Officers performed eye and one-leg balance tests and skipped the walk-and-turn when the client reported dizziness. A breath test was administered later by another unit. We secured the videos and reports, highlighting issues with how the tests were conducted, the delay before testing, and questions about device operation. We also submitted proof of ongoing treatment, character letters, and relevant medical documentation. The case resolved with deferred probation.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

Police reported finding narcotics and alleged our client intended to deliver. We obtained reports, video, and lab documents and focused on how the substances were discovered. The search sprang from a tenuous basis, and key steps in establishing probable cause and tying the items to our client did not hold up. We pressed the prosecutor with these evidentiary problems and signaled we were ready to litigate a suppression issue. After reviewing our challenges, the state dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention (On Foot)

Location

Bexar County, CC1

Allegations

During a police encounter, the client allegedly ran from officers and was arrested for evading arrest or detention on foot. The case was filed in a misdemeanor court. We opened discussions with the prosecutor, focused on the circumstances of the attempted detention, and pushed for a non jail outcome. After negotiations, the state agreed to straight probation rather than seeking jail time. The client entered the plea in court and began a one year term of probation.

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Attempt to Take an Officer's Weapon

Location

Bexar County, DC437

Allegations

The client was arrested after a tense encounter with police and accused of trying to take an officer's weapon. We secured the reports and video, then zeroed in on the legality of the initial detention and the escalation that followed. Our team filed a motion to suppress and challenged whether the evidence met the elements of the offense, including intent and any actual control over the firearm. After presenting these issues and signaling readiness for a hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case before trial.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC15

Allegations

The client was arrested after a traffic stop and charged with a second DWI. She provided a breath sample and, due to severe shaking, was taken for medical evaluation. We shifted the focus to rehabilitation, compiling proof of intensive treatment, sober living, consistent meeting attendance, and volunteer work. We engaged the prosecutor and prepared the client to address the court with sincere remorse and a concrete recovery plan. The state reduced the case to a lesser misdemeanor with credit for time served, avoiding probation.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Bexar County, Helotes MC

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, police issued our client a Class C assault citation despite no injuries and conflicting accounts. We immediately requested the body camera video and reports. The footage showed only brief, disputed contact and even uncertainty by officers about whom to charge. The complaining witness later signed a sworn affidavit of non-prosecution, which we provided to the state. We pressed the weaknesses and prepared for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.