Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

Charge

Possession of Child Pornography

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

Police alleged that a video found on a phone constituted child pornography, and a warrant was filed. We got involved immediately, tracked the warrant status, and moved to secure bond coverage so there would be no surprise arrest. We opened direct dialogue with the prosecutor, picking apart the basis for the charge and highlighting the lack of criminal intent and the context around the recording. As we pressed those issues and made clear we were prepared to litigate them, the state reevaluated the case. The DA issued a formal rejection, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Engaging in Organized Crime

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped while driving a vehicle borrowed from a housemate, which officers later learned was stolen. Prosecutors folded the client into an organized crime case tied to a larger auto theft ring. We combed through the entire file and confirmed the only items pointing at our client were that one drive, ordinary phone contact with the housemate, and a misattributed social media photo. Records in the car, including identification, title, and VIN details, traced back to others. We confronted the state with these gaps and prepared to set the case for trial. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

Charge

Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a shoplifting accusation, reported a brief struggle, and the client left before officers arrived. We engaged early, obtained the incident reports, and clarified what actually happened during the attempted detention. Our focus was keeping the case on the underlying misdemeanor theft and addressing concerns raised by the confrontation. We opened negotiations, emphasized accountability and cooperation, and pressed for a non-conviction resolution. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record while they complete the terms.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Stopped for swerving, our client admitted to drinking, attempted the field sobriety tests, and then consented to a breath sample. Yet the license paperwork listed the case as a refusal, creating a mismatch with the officer's reports. We collected the records, documented the discrepancy, and addressed weaknesses in the observations that led to the arrest. Using that leverage in negotiations, we steered the case away from a permanent conviction. The matter concluded with deferred probation.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

The client was stopped for swerving during a traffic encounter, and officers reported finding a handgun in the vehicle. An unlawful carrying charge followed based on that discovery. We obtained the police reports and video, dissected the basis for the stop, and scrutinized the sequence that led to the firearm being located. We flagged inconsistencies in the officer's account and challenged the legal basis for the search and the required elements. After firm negotiations and signaling a suppression fight, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

The client contacted us to pursue early termination of probation on an older case. We obtained the file, reviewed the judgment and supervision records, and identified paths to improve the posture of the case. We prepared a targeted motion and opened negotiations with the prosecutor for a more proportionate resolution. After sustained discussions, the state agreed to reduce the underlying charge. The court accepted the agreement and placed the client on a more favorable probationary arrangement.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, cc9

Allegations

After a collision, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. Officers documented field sobriety tests and a breath test that read 0.08. We obtained the police reports and evidence and parsed each step of the stop and investigation. We emphasized the borderline reading and the absence of prior history. Through targeted negotiations, we persuaded the prosecutor to reduce the charge. The client accepted a reduction with deferred probation, avoiding a harsher outcome.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers found our client unsteady and conducted roadside tests on uneven ground, including grass by a parking area. The client had just struck a pole, the airbag deployed, and there was a head impact, yet testing proceeded. A breath attempt failed, and a later warrant blood draw allegedly showed a high BAC. We obtained bodycam and 911 audio to document crash effects and compromised testing conditions that explained the balance issues. Combined with the client's swift completion of alcohol education and other compliance, we leveraged these problems with the evidence. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #9

Allegations

Police stopped the client after a minor parking lot maneuver. He admitted to drinking earlier and performed field sobriety tests. A roadside breath test, and a later test at the jail, each read 0.10. We secured the jail medical records showing extremely high blood sugar and documented diabetes, consistent with the balance and coordination issues the officer relied on. We challenged the weight of the FSTs and questioned whether the stop and observations fairly showed impairment. Confronted with those issues, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Travis County, 331ST, DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

After meeting someone online and later in person, our client was arrested for sexual assault of a minor. We moved quickly, coordinated release, and gathered the message history, call logs, and other digital records. Comparing those materials to the police report, we highlighted timeline problems and evidence that the complainant misrepresented age and initiated contact. We compiled a detailed submission for the prosecution, and the case was presented to a grand jury. The grand jury returned a no bill, and prosecutors dismissed the charge.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL8

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the driver was initially warned and allowed to leave. Shortly after, a minor rear-end collision at a light led to a renewed stop and a DWI arrest. The client declined field sobriety testing and a voluntary blood draw, so officers obtained a warrant, but the sample was taken hours after the driving. We scrutinized the reports and medical records, noting the delay and identification mistakes. Using these weaknesses in negotiations, we secured a reduced charge with credit for time served.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

During a traffic stop, the client was arrested for DWI. They declined field sobriety tests, and officers took them to a hospital for a blood draw after checking blood sugar. We obtained medical records confirming diabetes and missed medication, which could explain some of the signs the officer noted. We dug into the basis for the stop and the handling of testing, and presented those issues to the prosecution. The matter was resolved through deferred probation.