Criminal Defense Case Results in Travis, TX

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Harassment (Investigation)

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

After a breakup, campus police opened a harassment investigation based on claims of repeated contact. We got involved early, collected the full text history, and showed that contacts were limited and nonthreatening, one sent by a friend and another to a third party, with mutual messaging before a later no contact request. We flagged inconsistencies in the complainant's account about a bar incident, engaged the investigator, and advised strict no contact. The matter was closed with no charges and dismissed.

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Racing on Highway

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed two vehicles were racing. Reports show one officer initially indicated it would be a citation, then a second officer arrived and directed arrests. We obtained the probable cause affidavit and compared the officers’ accounts, highlighting inconsistencies and the lack of concrete proof of a competitive race. We challenged the basis for the stop and the conclusion that racing occurred, and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Invasive Visual Recording

Location

Travis County

Allegations

After a volatile breakup, officers opened an investigation into a private video and filed an invasive visual recording charge. We obtained the digital evidence from the state, including the clip and related message threads, and built a timeline of how the media was created and shared. The complainant’s account shifted between her initial report and later communications, and key details about consent and who recorded the clip did not align. We pressed those contradictions and the evidentiary gaps on the required elements. The state dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Travis County, 450TH, DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The case began with an arrest warrant after a dispute over a parking space at an apartment lot where another vehicle was allegedly damaged. We arranged a quick surrender and bond, then moved fast to obtain discovery and evaluate the allegations. Our review of the report and claimed repair estimates exposed gaps tying the client to all of the damage and in how the total was calculated. We pressed those issues with the prosecutor and presented mitigation plans. The state dismissed the case.

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Indecent Exposure

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Police alleged the client exposed themselves during a massage, identifying them through the booking information. The case initially stalled because the complainant could not be reached, and when contact was later established there was still no physical evidence beyond a single statement. We obtained the reports and investigator notes, picked apart credibility and timeline issues, and prepared to challenge the proof at trial. Using that leverage, we negotiated a resolution that avoided a conviction. The client accepted deferred probation with classes and compliance terms.

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Criminal Mischief (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

A neighborhood dispute escalated into a criminal mischief case after the complainant reported damage to a front door and liquids and debris thrown on the entryway. Police made an arrest. We moved quickly on mitigation, opening dialogue with the prosecutor, securing proof of counseling and classes, and documenting stability steps the client had taken to prevent future conflict. We also arranged full restitution and an apology to the complainant. With those upfronts in place, the State dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Police detained our client in a busy public area after noticing the grip of a concealed handgun and alleged improper carry. The client reported the firearm had been concealed, with momentary exposure during a commotion. We engaged the prosecutor early, highlighted the client’s clean history, gathered character letters, and documented completion of a firearms safety course. At the state’s request, we coordinated brief community service and an alcohol education class. With compliance verified and the weapon surrendered, the charge was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Downtown Austin Community Court

Allegations

Officers were called to a bar after staff told our client to leave. The officers told him to order a ride, which he did, and he waited on the sidewalk. Staff continued to confront him, and when he briefly stepped into the doorway to tell them he was leaving, police returned and arrested him for public intoxication. We obtained the reports and video, highlighting that he had already requested transportation and was not a danger to himself or others. After we challenged the sufficiency of the evidence, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

Our client faced a trespass charge after going to a former workplace to meet a friend, despite prior notice not to be on the property. We pulled the complaint and warrant, then reconstructed the events with the client and family. The client had just been released from a crisis stabilization program and was in a manic episode after abruptly stopping medication. We compiled treatment documentation and mitigation materials and presented them to the prosecutor. After negotiations, the state dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

Another driver reported a road confrontation and accused our client of reckless driving. There was no traffic stop, crash, or citation at the scene. A detective later called and took a statement in which the client acknowledged being involved after debris struck the windshield. We obtained the reports and highlighted that the case rested on a single complainant and a phone interview, with no independent corroboration of dangerous driving. After sustained negotiations pointing out the evidentiary gaps, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

A road encounter led to allegations our client damaged another driver's windows and mirror after avoiding a near collision on a motorcycle. The client maintained no damage was caused and reported the other motorist repeatedly swerved and even reversed toward them. We obtained the client's photo from the scene that showed no glass on the ground and captured the other vehicle backing up at a green light. We challenged the one-sided affidavit and prepared for trial. After we pressed the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration, the state dismissed the case.

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Failure to Identify

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

A traffic stop resulted in a failure to identify citation issued in our client's name, despite the fact they were not present. The actual driver had taken our client's license and identified themselves as our client. We investigated the identity issue, gathered corroborating materials, and showed that the tickets stemmed from the impostor. We presented the misidentification to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate it. The state agreed the evidence did not support the charge and dismissed the case.