Assault Case Results in San Antonio, TX

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, 379th DC

Allegations

The client was charged with misdemeanor family violence assault. We moved quickly to secure discovery, reviewing the police report and any available recordings, and reconstructed the timeline with our client. Our team prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the proof and the reliability of the accusation before a jury. We pressed these evidentiary weaknesses with the assigned prosecutor and made clear we were ready for trial. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after an argument between dating partners that followed a night of drinking. The client was arrested for assault based largely on the complainant’s initial statement. Our investigation showed the dispute was verbal only and that the complainant did not wish to pursue charges. We documented the lack of any bodily injury and compiled the complainant’s position for the prosecutor’s review. After pressing the state on its proof problems and trial risk, the prosecution dismissed the case.