Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

The client was stopped after running red lights and investigated for DWI. They completed roadside sobriety tests and a handheld breath test registered about 0.06, below the legal limit, yet an arrest followed and a blood sample was taken. We obtained the videos, reports, and laboratory results, which showed a blood alcohol concentration near 0.03. We emphasized the below-limit readings and the absence of reliable indicators of impairment to the prosecutor. With the key elements unsupported, the state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, CCL#7

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers claimed a violation and detained the driver. While investigating, they discovered a personal handgun in the vehicle and filed a UCW charge. We obtained the reports and full discovery to map out how the firearm was located. We challenged the basis for the stop and the legality of the search, and prepared a suppression motion. After negotiations and a preview of our arguments, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL#7

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving and minor speeding, the client was arrested for DWI. No roadside sobriety tests were given, and the client declined breath and blood testing. Officers obtained a warrant and took a blood sample. We challenged the basis for the stop, emphasized the absence of standardized testing, and scrutinized the warrant process and handling of the sample. With those weaknesses on the table, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

A concerned driver reported a vehicle sitting through multiple light cycles. Officers arrived, noted open containers, had the client perform two field tests, declined a third, and recorded an admission to a couple of drinks. The client refused a blood draw until a warrant issued. We examined the reports and blood evidence, and later challenged alleged alcohol‑monitor tamper notices by collecting work records and treatment test results. With the client engaged in counseling, we leveraged that progress to secure felony probation and avoid prison.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, CCL4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence where the complainant alleged she struck him. She told officers he refused to leave the bedroom, grabbed a blanket, and pushed her first, and that she only reacted to create space. We moved quickly, gathering months of texts showing she had asked him to leave and records of prior disturbances tied to him. Comparing those materials with the police report exposed credibility problems in his account. We presented that context and flagged defensive conduct issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL9

Allegations

After a group outing, the client tried to leave a parking garage and had several low speed contacts with fixed barriers, prompting staff to call police. Officers transported the client to a hospital and obtained a warrant for a blood draw, and the client did not recall taking a breath test. We pulled the video, police reports, and hospital records and scrutinized the blood draw process and documentation. We emphasized minor property damage, no injuries, prompt medical care, and the client’s documented diabetes and lack of food as mitigation. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser offense, and we secured deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 167th District Court

Allegations

Decades after a felony assault case, our client received a letter warning of an active probation warrant. Living out of state, the client hired us to step in. We pulled the old court file, contacted probation, and addressed the alleged violations, including arranging payment of outstanding restitution through our office. We engaged the prosecutor about the age of the case and the gaps in the record and made clear we were prepared to litigate. After resolving the arrears and negotiating hard, the State dismissed the motion to revoke.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class A)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence where the complainant said her wrist was grabbed. We moved quickly to address restrictive bond conditions and pulled the 911 audio, body cam, and photos. The videos captured officers debating who, if anyone, was the primary aggressor, and the injury images did not match the claims. The complainant did not wish to pursue the case. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecutor and arranged for the client to complete two brief classes. After we filed the certificates, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, cc9

Allegations

After a minor rear-end collision with no documented damage, officers noted signs of intoxication and found open containers. Because the client wore a medical boot, only the eye test was conducted. At the station, the first breath machine was documented as malfunctioning, and a second test read about 0.12. We obtained the videos and maintenance logs, confirmed the zero-dollar insurance finding, and had the client complete a DWI class and victim impact panel. Using those issues and mitigation, we negotiated deferred adjudication to keep a conviction off the record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a passerby reported erratic driving, police stopped our client and claimed he was braking for no reason, driving well below the limit, and weaving within his lane. He completed roadside tests and later gave a breath sample over .20. We obtained the 911 audio and video, highlighting that weaving within a lane is not a traffic offense and the stop relied heavily on an unvetted caller. We also dug into the breath machine’s records and the required observation period. Leveraging these issues, we negotiated a reduction of the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for speeding and lane use, our client was arrested for DWI. Video showed the field sobriety tests were given on a slight incline with oncoming headlights and patrol lights affecting visibility, and the breath tests later hovered near the legal limit. We highlighted these problems for the State and pushed on the weaknesses in proof. We then secured pretrial diversion requiring an ignition interlock and education courses. After the client completed all conditions with clean reports, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Travis County, Lago Vista Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers were called after a store incident where a group blocked the entrance and the client used a brief push to pass. He was cited for Class C assault by contact, with no injuries. We obtained the bodycam video, the witness account from inside the store, and the statements of those involved. The evidence showed minimal contact and conflicting descriptions of who escalated the encounter. The client also completed a short class to demonstrate good faith. We presented the package to the prosecutor and pressed for a dismissal, which was granted.