Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, officers alleged our client interfered with an emergency call. We moved quickly, filed our appearance, and obtained the 911 and non-emergency recordings, body-worn camera footage, and police reports. The complaining witness told authorities he did not wish to pursue the matter and later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we provided to the prosecutor. The audio and video raised serious doubts that our client intentionally prevented a call for help. Confronted with these issues and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the charge.

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Violation of Bond or Protective Order, Two or More Times Within 12 Months

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

After a protective order was issued, the client was accused of violating it by sending a few messages and was charged with a continuous violation within a year. The client explained the messages were brief, nonthreatening, and limited to coordinating time with a child. We documented the context of those communications, showing no harassment and no attempts to meet, and sought to narrow the no contact terms to permit child related written coordination. We presented this record to the prosecutor and challenged whether the evidence supported a criminal violation. The State dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Travis County, 450TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

After tension at home, a juvenile made a sexual assault allegation and a report was opened. The client retained us immediately. We took over communications with investigators, gathered the initial outcry and later interview records, and documented significant inconsistencies and motive issues. When a warrant was being prepared, we engaged the prosecutor, pressed the credibility problems, and proposed pausing action pending full child interview center materials. The warrant was recalled, the state reviewed the file, and the case was dismissed without an arrest.

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Lewdness

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

The client was accused of lewdness after an alleged incident reported to police. Our team obtained the reports and any available recordings and dissected the accounts for inconsistencies. We challenged whether the conduct, as described, satisfied the elements of the statute and questioned the reliability of the identification and intent evidence. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Lewdness

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

Parks officers reported a complaint that our client engaged in sexual conduct on a boat at a local lake. The client was not arrested at the scene and later learned a warrant would issue. We stepped in early, monitored for the warrant, and arranged a walk through to avoid a jail stay. We compiled the limited paperwork, noted there was no officer who personally observed the alleged act, and highlighted the client’s clean history and that the conduct stopped once privacy concerns arose. After discussions with the prosecutor, the case was rejected and dismissed.

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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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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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Aggravated Kidnapping (Deadly Weapon)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a late night out, the client offered a ride to two people, dropped one off, and continued driving the other passenger. That passenger later alleged the client restrained them and referenced a gun. Our client denied any threat, and officers found no weapon. Police detained him and collected DNA swabs while we pushed for full discovery and a charging decision. We reviewed bodycam and reports, highlighted the absence of a weapon and thin proof of restraint, and presented strong mitigation. With lab results that did not corroborate the claim, the state dismissed the case.

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Attempted Sexual Assault (Felony)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a late-night encounter near an entertainment area, our client gave two strangers a ride; after dropping one off, an encounter in the car led to an allegation of attempted sexual assault. The arrest followed a high-risk stop, and detectives collected DNA swabs, but no weapon or physical evidence corroborating force was found. We obtained body-worn camera and interview recordings, compared them to the written report, and documented material inconsistencies in the complainant’s account, including whether they had met before and how the car doors were operated. When lab results proved inconclusive and key facts lacked support, we pressed the prosecution on proof problems. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a panic alarm was triggered. The incident arose as the partner tried to leave with the children while our client still had the car keys, leading to a brief struggle and an accusation that he prevented her from leaving. We dissected the report, underscoring that both parties told officers they did not want charges, that she exited the residence multiple times, and there was no evidence of confinement or intent to restrain. After presenting these issues and keeping pressure on the state, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after sending a series of social media messages to protected parties. We obtained the message records, compared them to the specific terms of the order, and emphasized there were no explicit threats and that the client cooperated once aware of the restrictions. We compiled mitigation including completed counseling steps and an evaluation. After presenting the context and mitigation to the prosecutor, we negotiated a result that avoided jail. The court approved deferred adjudication with supervision, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop, the client received three Class C citations for speeding, having an open container in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We engaged the municipal prosecutor, challenged the plate citation, and focused on protecting the driving record. The state agreed to dismiss the plate citation and extend deferred adjudication on the speeding and open container counts. Terms included a brief alcohol awareness course, payment of fees, and no new citations for a set period. The client accepted and secured deferred adjudication, keeping these offenses off the record.