Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

The case stemmed from an old citation for driving while license invalid, later enhanced due to a prior. Years later, the client had cleared tickets and reinstated the license, yet an old warrant resurfaced. We pulled DPS records confirming full eligibility to drive and obtained a copy of the current license. We confronted the State with the age of the case and the mismatch between the original allegation and the client’s present status. At the first opportunity in court, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge.

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Bail Jumping

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

The case stemmed from a missed appearance years earlier after a cite and release on a traffic matter. No arrest occurred at the time, but a warrant lingered and the client was later picked up in a different county. We verified, through official driving records, that the client had since reinstated a valid license and obtained a current card. We compiled that documentation, emphasized the age of the file and the lack of clear notice of any court date, and met with the prosecution at the first setting. Confronted with a stale case and our evidentiary package, the state dismissed the bail jumping charge.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Austin Community Court

Allegations

The client was detained outside a busy nightlife area and cited for public intoxication after officers said he was unsteady. No breath test or field sobriety tests were administered, and he was released soon after. We filed our appearance, requested the police report and any video, and scrutinized whether the evidence actually showed impairment or danger. We also proposed early mitigation through a voluntary alcohol awareness course. After negotiations highlighting these gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

While on deferred probation for a prior felony, the client was cited for Class C assault by contact after a heated argument in a residence where a phone was knocked away. A motion to adjudicate followed, placing a potential felony conviction and prison exposure back in play. We obtained the citation and police account, coordinated with supervision, and presented mitigation highlighting the minor, non-injury nature of the ticket and the client’s readiness to comply with added conditions. We pressed the state to reject revocation and consider a corrective plan. The case was continued on deferred adjudication, preventing adjudication of guilt on the felony.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, DACC CourtRoom 1

Allegations

Our client was detained near a residential complex after a night out and cited for public intoxication based on an officer’s brief observations. We pulled the reports and challenged whether the evidence actually showed the required risk to self or others. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated a dismissal pathway tied to voluntary steps instead of a fine or plea. The client completed an alcohol education evaluation and community service. After we submitted proof of completion, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Pflugerville Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested for public intoxication after security detained them at a crowded event and they were booked into jail. After release they later received a citation. We entered an appearance, obtained the arrest affidavit, and pressed for discovery. The affidavit alleged stumbling and vomiting, but it also revealed the case had been filed in a court with no territorial jurisdiction over where the incident occurred. We met with the prosecutor, presented the defect, and signaled we would litigate it. The state dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After a minor traffic incident, police accused our client of leaving the scene after causing more than $200 in damage. She explained she had braked on a hill, felt no impact, and was unaware of any collision. We obtained the police reports and focused on the proof problems, including her lack of awareness and the condition of her car, which showed only a small scratch with no paint transfer. We pressed the state on whether they could establish knowledge of a crash and the alleged damage amount. Confronted with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police stopped our client during a routine patrol and cited them for driving while license invalid, enhanced by a prior. The suspension traced back to an older alcohol-related case, with DPS holds for SR-22 and an interlock requirement. We pulled the DPS record, confirmed what blocked reinstatement, and coordinated SR-22 filing and proof of interlock compliance. After working with DPS, we secured a temporary valid license and full eligibility. We presented that documentation to the prosecutor and argued dismissal in light of complete compliance. The case was dismissed.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client faced a criminal mischief charge after a crash led them to a nearby house where, confused, they tried a back door that was later found damaged. The report showed they believed it was their own residence. We pulled the incident paperwork, pinpointed how the damage happened during a brief, disoriented attempt to enter, and focused the case on intent. We communicated that context early and pressed the state on proof of purposeful damage. The prosecutor agreed the evidence did not justify moving forward, and the case was dismissed.

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Public Lewdness

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

After consensual activity in a parked car at a residential parking garage, police detained the client and filed a public lewdness charge. Our team demanded the reports and body camera footage and examined the officer narratives line by line. We challenged whether the location and visibility actually fit the statute and made clear we were prepared to litigate. At the same time, we directed the client to take an online cognitive education course to demonstrate accountability. With that mitigation and our evidentiary challenges on the table, 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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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.