Case Results

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Alleged that Client covered her mouth 10-15 times and physically preventing her from leaving his home. Alleged victim stated client also put both of his hands around her throat multiple times and squeezed. Alleged victim stated that this caused them to be unable to breath and that they feared for their life. Alleged victim was crying and said that client had assaulted her on several occasions in the past. Client admitted to argument but said nothing was ever physical. Client had already had one misdemeanor family violence case as well as one felony continuous family case dismissed. Attorney Kevin Bennett had also represented client in those two dismissed cases.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Alleged victim claimed Client punched them on side of head and pulled their hair after getting in argument at restaurant. Police observed redness to one side of alleged victim’s face as well as their hair to be disheveled hair as if it had been pulled. Police noted that alleged victim was crying and fearful of Client.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Alleged that Client was intoxicated and strangled alleged victim. Alleged victim stated that this caused them to not be able to breath for almost 10 seconds. Police observed redness and finger marks to alleged victim’s neck. Client admitted to putting hands to alleged victim’s chest area but not to putting hands on or squeezing neck.

• Result: Both Cases Dismissed
• Allegations: Alleged victim claimed Client slapped them in the face and pushed them to the ground. Police noted alleged victim had redness to their face and that they had carpet burns on their knees. Complaining witness was crying and stating they felt pain from the slap and from being pushed to ground. Client denied anything physical took place but admitted to taking complaining witnesses’ phone because they did not believe that the police needed to be involved. Client was alleged to have been intoxicated.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client stole various food and grocery items from HEB by filling cart with items exiting store without paying for items.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client was a former insurance agent alleged to have committed theft and misappropriation of fiduciary or financial property by depositing customer insurance premiums into their own personal account. Client worked for a very large and nationally recognized insurance company. The alleged premiums totaled over $50,000.00.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: College student client stole various food and grocery items from Whole Foods by filling their grocery cart with items and then exiting store without paying for items. Client admitted that they made a mistake to officers.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client stole trailer and contents from victim’s work truck. Client pawned various tools at several different pawn shops in Austin area.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested at Hippie Hollow at Lake Travis after officer witnessed client and another individual engaging in mutual masturbation and oral sex.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested in APD prostitution sting after agreeing via text messages to make payment for sex and then showing up at hotel room.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client placed hidden spy camera in bathroom and secretly recorded a female in the bathroom. Client admitted to detectives that he placed the camera in the bathroom.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested after masturbating in front of others at Hippie Hollow. When officers confronted client, client had erect penis and was in the act of masturbating. Bodycams captured the encounter.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested in Travis County prostitution sting after soliciting undercover officer for sex and showing up at hotel room.

• Result: Case Rejected Prior to Offering for Indictment
• Allegations: Client was masseuse. Client alleged to have sexually assaulted a client while giving them a massage.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client alleged to have had sex and oral sex with a minor multiple times over the course of several days. Minor was able to describe inside of client’s home in great detail as well as unique physical characteristics of client. Numerous incriminating text messages between client and minor.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations:Client arrested in downtown Austin entertainment district after policed witnessed client receiving oral sex while in parked car.

• Result: Both Cases Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested on 6^th Street after Austin Police Officers observed Client fighting with another individual outside of bar. Client arrested for Disorderly conduct fighting. Police then found loaded firearm on client.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested in downtown Austin and had loaded firearm on their person. Client had prior felony conviction and was prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client fired at least two shots from a firearm striking a neighbor’s home. Client admitted to discharging the firearm but maintained it was an accident. Police observed damage to side of neighbor’s home where at least two bullets had struck the home.

• Result: Case Dismissed
• Allegations: Client arrested on 6^th Street after Austin Police Officers observed Client leave bar with a loaded unholstered handgun in their waistband. Client combative with officers and intoxicated.

• Result: Case Reduced to Misdemeanor DWI Probation
• Allegations: Client arrested for third time DWI. Client found asleep in driver’s seat of vehicle while blocking middle lane of I-35. Client had mumbled speech, watery eyes, mumbled speech, could not answer simple questions and admitted to drinking 4 beers. Client failed all field sobriety test. Client faced 2-10 in prison and/or up to a $10,000.00 fine.

• Result: DWI Case Dismissed and Reduced to Obstruction of Highway
• Allegations: Client in collision with guardrail at 2:13 AM. Client had strong odor of alcohol, red bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech and was swaying. Client admitted to drinking 2 beers.  Client failed all field sobriety tests. Search warrant issued for Client’s Blood. Client had a .14 BAC. Defense filed motion to suppress blood test results.

• Result: Dismissed
• Allegations: Client driving boat recklessly on Lake Travis. Client admitted to drinking 4-5 beers and taking several tequila shots. Client failed field sobriety test, had blood shot and watery eyes. Client had trouble answering basic questions and slurred their speech. Client had a BAC of .17 an hour after being stopped.

• Result:DWI Case Dismissed
• Allegations:Witness called police after observing Client stumble to their car as they left bar. Police pulled Client over after witnessing client speeding and swerving between lanes of traffic. Officer noted client had slurred speech, strong odor of alcohol coming from their breath, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and swayed while standing. Client admitted to drinking 7 beers and that they should not driving. Client failed all field sobriety tests. Client had a .18 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

• Result:Probation
• Allegations:Client was already on probation for 3^rd DWI when arrested for a fourth DWI. Client had collision with several other vehicles and then continued to drive until they crashed into a nearby metal pole. Failed all field sobriety test. Client had a .299 BAC which is over 3.5 times the legal limit under Texas law

Result: Client not Charged with Assault and Interference with Emergency Call Case Dismissed

Allegations: Police called by alleged victim after they locked themselves in a bedroom and also put a chair against the door. Client broke down the door, grabbed alleged victim’s arm and took phone from alleged victim. Client is heard on 911 call screaming and yelling at alleged victim while also being verbally abusive. Alleged victim told Client that she was calling police and was also screaming for neighbors to call 911. Alleged victim told police that Client is controlling, manipulative and constantly jealous. Police noted bedroom door had been damaged from the outside and appeared to had been kicked in. Police had been called to home for domestic disturbance several months prior.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Police called by alleged victim. Alleged that during domestic argument, Client grabbed alleged victim by arm and punched her several times in back and shoulder and then shoved her into wall. Client said nothing physical happened and that only a verbal argument occurred. Police noted redness and bruising on alleged victim’s arm and also redness on her back.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Police called by a witness. Witness told police that the alleged victim was running through her apartment parking lot, was scared and crying and asked her to call the police because Client was chasing her. Witness observed Client running after alleged victim. Victim reported to police that she was attempting to break up with Client and that Client violently pulled her hair, picked her up and slammed her into a bathtub and that Client shoved her head into the wall when she attempted to get up. Austin Police Department officers alleged victim and Client were both intoxicated and a patch of alleged victim’s hair was disturbed and appeared to have been pulled. Alleged victim reported that she had moved to Austin, Texas to escape an abusive relationship with Client.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Police were called by alleged victim. Alleged that Client shoved alleged victim over the bed and then shoved victim to the floor whenever she would try to stand up. Both alleged victim and Client reported that alleged victim was pregnant. Police alleged Client was intoxicated and that Client admitted to knowing that alleged victim was 3 months pregnant.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed

Allegations: Police were called by other residents at Client’s apartment complex after residents reported hearing arguing, screaming and objects being thrown around. Alleged victim in case told police that Client had slapped her two times in face and had thrown her cell phone against the wall after she told Client she was calling the police. Police alleged Client was intoxicated. Police noted that alleged victim had redness her left side of face, that she complained of pain, and that she was crying.

Result: Continued on Deferred Adjudication Probation

Allegations: Client had previous aggravated sexual assault of child case reduced to indecency with child and given deferred adjudication probation. Client failed to comply with sex offender counseling, failed to comply with sex offender electronic monitoring, client

Result: Continued on Probation

Allegations: Client faced up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4000.00 fine while on probation for their 2^nd Defense Attorney had already previously helped client get their 3rd DWI dismissed. After picking up their 4^th DWI in West Texas, Client now faced a motion to revoke probation on this DWI-2^nd probation. State alleged numerous violations of terms of probation, including the new DWI arrest, continued alcohol use, and multiple positive breath tests the ignition interlock device in client’s vehicle. Defense Attorney worked with defense counsel in West Texas to help keep Client on Travis County probation and also out of prison on the 4^th DWI.

Result: Continued on Probation

Allegations: Client faced 10 years in prison after second motion to revoke Client’s probation was filed. Client arrested for 4^th DWI while already on felony probation for felony DWI. State also alleged numerous violations of terms of probation, including continued alcohol use and multiple positive breath tests on intoxilyzer in vehicle.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client stole over $2,000.00 from former employer by conducting fraudulent cash refund and refunding the money to himself. Client admitted to employer and APD Detective that he conducted over 15 fraudulent transactions to help pay bills.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client stole various items from Whole Foods by filling her cart with items and paying for some items while not paying for others. Client was stopped after passing the last point of sale and exiting the store.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client shoplifting groceries and other items from Whole Foods by filling her cart with items and walking out front entrance without paying for any of the items.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations:  Client worked as bartender on Sixth Street. Client sold alcohol to a minor during undercover sting.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client worked at a gas station in Austin. Client sold alcohol to a minor in undercover sting. Client lost job after this charge.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client alleged to have committed theft and fraud by stealing customer insurance premiums from a very large and nationally recognized insurance company. Client worked as an insurance agent for this company and alleged to have deposited insurance premiums into own personal account over a long period of time. The alleged premiums totaled close to $100,000.00.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested late at night after being found looking in victim’s bedroom window while victim had been changing clothes and getting dressed.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested at Hippie Hollow after officers observed client naked while sitting on rocks and masturbating with sun screen lotion. Many other park visitors were present and reported being offended by Client’s actions.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client alleged to have “upskirted” or taken pictures underneath a female’s skirt while shopping at Barton Creek Mall. Other shoppers witnessed incident and attempted to detain client. Client ran from witnesses and drove away. Witnesses recording client’s license plate and make and model of vehicle. Client was later questioned by police and gave incriminating statements.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested at Hippie Hollow after officers observed client naked and masturbating in the woods.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested in parked vehicle after officers witnessed client half clothed and fondling a 14-year-old child while parked in Walmart parking lot.  Client admitted to this act as well as penetrating child with his fingers. Child told police the same.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested in parked vehicle after officers witnessed client giving another person oral sex. Client was parked in the parking lot of a public park.

Result: Deferred Adjudication Probation on Reduced Misdemeanor Charge

Allegations: Client alleged to have “upskirted” or taken pictures underneath a female’s skirt while shopping at Walmart. Female had their young child with them at the time of the incident. Client admitted to doing this when questioned by Walmart security and Austin Police. Client’s phone was seized and searched via a search warrant. Phone contained numerous pictures and videos of Victim and of underneath victim’s skirt. State’s original plea offer in the case was for prison time. Client had young family to support and could not afford to go to prison. Defense fought this case for over.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested at Hippie Hollow after officers witnessed client giving another person oral sex.  Client was in a profession where this type of case could have ruined career.

Result: Not Guilty via Bench Trial

Allegations: Client arrested in 6^th Street area after Austin Police Officers claimed that they observed Client with a handgun on their person while walking in entertainment district. Defense obtained numerous bodycams and HALO videos to show that Client had been unlawfully detained prior to being stopped and search by police.

Result: Case Reduced to Misdemeanor Deadly Conduct. Client given probation.

Allegations: Client arrested for pulling a butcher knife on and chasing another individual over a previous dispute. Two independent witnesses witnessed client chase victim with knife. Client had extensive criminal history and had previously served time in prison in another state for the same offense.

Result: Both UCW and Public Intoxication Cases Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested for public intoxication while walking in Downtown Austin. Austin Police Officers frisk Client and find a loaded handgun in Client’s waistband.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested on 6^th Street after Austin Police Officers observed Client pass a loaded handgun to another individual while in the middle of a crowd. Client arrested after a short foot chase.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client fired multiple shots from a high-powered rifle towards a neighbor’s home during a nighttime thunderstorm. Client was witnessed doing this by another neighbor who happened to be a police officer. The alleged victim neighbor found a projectile round on her property. Client’s statements to police were inconsistent and Client eventually admitted to possibly firing his AK-47 that night but couldn’t be certain that he did.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested for pulling a loaded firearm on another individual after a verbal altercation. Client arrested and indicted. Client maintained self-defense and Defense able to convince the Travis County District Attorney’s Office that Client was defending himself.

Result: Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client arrested on 6^th Street after Austin Police Officers observed Client with a loaded unholstered handgun on their person.

Result: Case Reduced to Misdemeanor DWI

Allegations: Client arrested for 4^th Client attempted to leave bar while bystanders trying to stop client. Client drove through bar parking lot, stopped, and passed out in vehicle. Police found client passed out with car running and in drive. Client failed all field sobriety test and admitted to being drunk. BAC was .19.

Result: DWI Case Dismissed and Reduced to Obstruction of Highway

Allegations: Client involved in collision with another vehicle at 2:43 AM. Client had strong odor of alcohol, red bloodshot and glassy eyes, and was swaying, staggering, stumbling and needed support to stand. Client admitted to drinking 7 beers.  Client failed all field sobriety tests. Search warrant issued for Client’s Blood. Client had a .19 BAC. Defense filed motion to suppress blood test results. During middle of suppression hearing, the Prosecution agreed to dismiss the DWI case and reduce the case to an obstruction of highway/passageway.

Result: DWI Case Dismissed

Allegations: Client leaving bar and stopped in middle of the intersection. Client had strong odor of alcohol, red bloodshot and glassy eyes, and was swaying. Client admitted to drinking 4 vodka shots and feeling intoxicated. Client failed all field sobriety tests. Client had .14 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

Result: Case Reduced to Misdemeanor DWI

Allegations: Client crashed into a guardrail at 2:17 AM after leaving a friend’s house. Admitted to drinking beer and tequila for a period of over 6 hours prior to leaving the house. Client failed all field sobriety test. A search warrant was issued for client’s blood. Client had a BAC of .16.

Result: Not Guilty via Jury Trial

Allegations: Client involved pulled over after officer witnessed several different traffic violations, including drifting into neighboring lanes. Client had strong odor of alcohol, red bloodshot and glassy eyes, and was swaying. Client admitted to drinking 2 beers.  Client failed all field sobriety tests. Search warrant issued for Client’s Blood. Client had a .12 BAC. Defense argued that Client’s BAC was under .08 at the time of operation of motor vehicle and that Client’s performance on field sobriety test were noticeably better than arresting officer’s report and testimony.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed

Allegations: Client pulled over at 1:40 am after Bee Cave Police observed Client weaving and crossing over adjacent lanes multiple times and almost struck another vehicle. Client had strong odor of alcohol, red bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes, and was swaying and staggering. Client’s speech was slurred and mumbled. Client admitted to being in a motor vehicle accident and leaving the scene. Client had .16 BAC. Client had loaded firearm in the vehicle at time of arrest.

Result: Felony DWI Dismissed

Allegations: Client driving home from wedding with 4-year-old child. Client crashed vehicle into ditch and totaled vehicle. Admitted to drinking 4 beers. Failed field all sobriety test. Client had a .14 BAC.

Result: Successfully Discharged from Probation
Allegations: Client faced having probation revoked and spending up to two years in State Jail for violating multiple terms of probation.

Result: Continued on Probation
Allegations: Client committed multiple violations of terms of probation, including a new arrest for assault. Jail time had been requested.

Result: Successfully Discharged from Probation
Allegations: Client committed multiple violations of terms of DWI probation, including a new arrest while on probation. Jail time had been recommended.

Result: Successfully Discharged from Probation
Allegations: Client had committed multiple violations of terms of DWI probation. Jail time had been recommended.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client worked as bartender on Sixth Street. Client sold alcohol to a minor in undercover TABC sting.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client worked as bartender on Sixth Street. Client sold alcohol to a minor in undercover sting.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client operated motorcycle at speeds of over 100 MPH on a public roadway. Client weaved between other vehicles at high speeds.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested in Public Park by undercover officer in police sting. Park was well-known for illegal sexual and drug activity. Client alleged to have exposed genitals and masturbated in front of undercover officer in parking lot.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client accused of masturbating at Hippie Hollow in Austin.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client accused of masturbating at Hippie Hollow in Austin.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested in Public Park by undercover officer in police sting. Park was well-known for illegal sexual and drug activity. Client alleged to have exposed genitals and masturbated in front of undercover officer.

Result: Felony Case Given Deferred Adjudication; Theft Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client stole wallets, clothing, credit cards and other property items from gym lockers over a period of time. Client used stolen credit cards at several stores. Client had similar theft case in recent history.

Result: Case Dismissed
Accusations: Client accused of stealing property from business.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client accused of being heavily intoxicated and vomiting in taxi cab. Client accused of refusing to pay for property damage or for cab ride.

Result: Deferred Adjudication; Avoided Going Back to Prison
Allegations: Client accused of shoplifting. Faced enhanced felony theft charges. Client had extensive theft and other criminal history. Client had previously spent time in prison for prior theft offenses.

Result: Felony Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client used force to open locked door and gain entry to a closed business.

Result: Felony Case Dismissed; TSA Case Successfully Resolved
Allegations: Client arrested at Austin Airport. Airport security found loaded firearm in carry-on luggage.

Result: Case Dismissed: TSA Case Successfully Resolved
Allegations: Client arrested at airport after security found illegal knife in clients carry-on bag.

Result: Felony Case Dismissed; TSA Case Successfully Resolved
Allegations: Client arrested at Austin Airport. Airport security found illegal switchblade in carry-on luggage.

Result: Felony Case Dismissed; TSA Case Successfully Resolved
Allegations: Client arrested at Austin Airport. Airport security found firearm and ammunition in carry-on luggage.

Result: Felony Case Dismissed; TSA Case Successfully Resolved
Allegations: Client arrested at Austin Airport. Airport security found loaded firearm in carry-on luggage.

Result: Deferred Adjudication; Avoided Reckless Driving and Deadly Conduct Charges
Allegations: While responding to online ad, Client pulled firearm on victim. Client then left scene while driving at high rate of speed. Client hit another vehicle.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client in possession of illegal knife. Client had extensive criminal history and had pending out of county family violence charges.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client pulled over for noise violation. Officer observed smell of marijuana. Upon search of vehicle, Officer found various pills, marijuana, scales and other drug paraphernalia.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested after fight on 6th Street. Resisted arrest and had cocaine in wallet.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client was observed walking in middle of busy road at night. Officer made contact with Client and observed Client in possession of water bong. Client admitted to being in possession of marijuana.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested for criminal trespass. Marijuana was found in client’s car at time of arrest.

Result: Deferred Adjudication in Both Cases Prostitution
Allegations: Client arrested in undercover prostitution sting. At time of arrest, client was in possession of bath salts. Client had previous drug history involving bath salts.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client pulled over for speeding. Officer smelled burnt marijuana. Client eventually arrested with with vape pen containing THC oil and over 2 ounces of marijuana.

Result: All Three Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested for shoplifting. Client had a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia in a backpack at time of the arrest. Client had pending out of state drug charges.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client used cocaine in bathroom stall at bar on Sixth Street. Arrested for possession of cocaine.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client passed out while driving and rear ended another vehicle. Police found several empty syringes in client’s vehicle as well as heroin.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client in town for ACL Festival. Arrested for possession of cocaine after undercover officer observed client using cocaine.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested in Lago Vista with vape pen containing THC oil.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested for possession of marijuana. While case pending, Client again arrested for possession of marijuana.

Result: Both cases Dismissed and Expunged
Allegations: Client arrested on Lake Travis with vape pen containing THC oil. Also arrested for Possession of Marijuana.

Result: All Three Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and possession of marijuana. With charges still pending, client was arrested a second time for possession of marijuana.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client alleged to have violated protective order by contacting wife.

Result: Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed; Assault by Contact Case Dismissed; Failure to ID Case Dismissed; Felony Assault on Public Servant-Deferred Adjudication
Allegations: After arrested on 6th Street for public intoxication, Client kicked arresting officer in the back. Client failed to identify himself to arresting officer. While on bail and facing pending felony assault and other misdemeanor charges, Client alleged to have assaulted girlfriend.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Client kicked in victim’s door and then later assaulted victim when victim returned home. Client faced enhanced felony assault charges due to prior conviction for assault family violence.

Result: Case Dismissed and Expunged.
Allegations: Client strangled victim while lifting alleged victim off of ground by victim’s throat

Result: Case Dismissed at Jury Trial Setting
Allegations: Client alleged to have assaulted both his girlfriend and girlfriend’s new boyfriend.

Result: Felony Assault Case Dismissed; EPO Modified to Allow Client to Return Home
Allegations: Client arrested after allegations of assaulting disabled family member. Protective order had been issued that prevented client from returning to home.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed; Both Warrants Recalled
Allegations: Client alleged to have assaulted female roommate. Client alleged to have passed several hot checks. Client failed to appear in Court after having been issued summons and then warrants in both cases.

Result: Protective Order denied by Court after full hearing.
Allegations: Client had previous felony assault family violence strangulation case with same alleged victim. Client alleged to have assaulted victim on numerous occasions. Client faced current allegations of stalking and future threat of assault, death or bodily injury.

Result: Assault Charge Dismissed; DWI Probation Continued
Allegations: Client on probation for DWI. Client arrested for assaulting boyfriend. While out on bond, Client arrested for violating several terms of probation.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client fought with and assaulted two bouncers after having been thrown out of bar on Sixth Street.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client restrained and assaulted girlfriend. Marijuana found in client’s vehicle at time of arrest.

Result: Application for Protective Order Dismissed on Day of Hearing
Allegations: Client alleged to have stalked victim over a period of time. Client alleged to be responsible for damage to the victim’s home and property on numerous occasions. Client alleged to have thrown brick through window of victim’s home. Client alleged to have damaged victim’s car on several occasions and to have vandalized vehicle belonging to a family member of the victim.

Result: Deferred Adjudication on Reduced Charge of Injury to a Child
Allegations: Client alleged to have sexually assaulted a child under the age of 14

Result: Felony Assault Family Violence Dismissed; Felony Violation of a Protection Order-Deferred Adjudication; Avoided Felony Injury to Child Charge; Avoided Prison
Allegations: Client strangled girlfriend, as she held young child. Incident was alleged to have caused a scratch and bruising to child. Client was arrested for felony assault and a protective order was issued. Soon after protective order put in place; Client arrested a second time for similar allegations that he choked the same girlfriend. Victim claimed that Client also punched her, dragged her by hair and slammed her head against the ground repeatedly. Witness told police that it sounded like someone was bouncing a basketball against the floor in the above apartment. Client faced up to 10 years in prison on each charge.

Result: Not Guilty via Jury Trial
Allegations: Police called by upstairs neighbor. Neighbor claimed to have witnessed Client drag his girlfriend up a flight of stairs by her hair. Alleged Client smashed furniture and other items in apartment and was beating on girlfriend. Client had extensive criminal history.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Police observed Client stopped driving without headlights at 12:09 am. Client had moderate odor of alcohol, bloodshot and glassy eyes. Client failed all field sobriety tests and admitted to having consumed alcohol. Client provided breath and blood specimen over legal limit.

Result: Dismissed
Allegations: Police were dispatched to road rage call involving Client. Client pulled over at 2:59 A.M. Client had bloodshot eyes, odor of alcohol and swayed. Client failed field sobriety test. Clients DWI arrest was enhanced due to a prior conviction.

Result: Probation on Reduced Misdemeanor Charge of Attempted DWI with Child Under 15 Years of Age
Allegations: Police received calls of client swerving all over road. Police find client stopped and falling down by side of road. Witnesses identified Client as driver. Client failed all field sobriety test and had BAC was over .15. Client had 3 children under the age of 15 in vehicle.

Result: Dismissed
Allegations: Client pulled over for driving without headlights. Windshield wipers were on, despite fact that it was not raining. Client stumbled while exiting vehicle. Watery eyes, slurred speech and odor of alcohol coming from breath. Client admitted having just left downtown. Client admitted to drinking beer. Client failed field sobriety test. BAC over .15.

Result: Dismissed
Allegations: Client pulled over for driving 90 MPH in a 60 MPH zone. Client had strong odor of alcohol and bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes. Failed field sobriety test. Admitted to consuming alcohol. Multiple open cans of beer found in vehicle. BAC over .08. Client under 21.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Police called after witness observed Client strike curb and run onto highway median. Client stepped out of vehicle and vehicle rolled forward. Client got back in vehicle and drove away with emergency brake on. Client eventually pulled over due to flat tire. Client swayed, wobbled and had slurred speech. Client failed field sobriety tests. Client faced enhanced DWI charge due to prior DWI conviction. Upon arrest, marijuana and smoking pipes were found in center console of vehicle.

Result: Driving While Intoxicated-Dismissed; Resisting Arrest-Deferred Adjudication; Felony Attempt to Take Weapon from Officer-Dismissed; Avoided Higher Charge of Felony Assault on a Public Servant
Allegations: Client committed traffic violation after observed leaving bar. Client was slow to pull over. Client admitted to being on way to “continue the party.” Client resisted attempt of being handcuffed. Client tazed multiple times after struggling with officer to gain control of tazer. Several officers were eventually able to place client under arrest. Client had glassy eyes and strong odor of alcohol coming from breath. A cup of vodka was found in center console of vehicle, as well as an almost completely empty bottle of vodka and a bottle of brandy.

Result: Both Cases Dismissed
Allegations: Client pulled over in downtown area of Austin for driving 30 MPH over the speed limit. Client observed to have a strong odor of alcohol, glassy eyes and to be disoriented. Client failed all field sobriety tests. Client had bottle of vodka and beer in vehicle, including an open can of beer. At time of arrest, Client had pending case for Assault Family Violence Charges.

Result: SWAP
Allegations: Client arrested at 2:23 A.M., after colliding with parked DPS vehicle. Collision caused Client’s vehicle to completely flip over onto its roof. Client observed to have strong odor of alcohol, blood shot eyes, slurred speech and to be swaying. Client failed all field sobriety tests and admitted to consuming beer and shots of liquor. BAC over .15.

Result: Motion to Suppress Evidence Filed. Case Dismissed just prior to hearing.
Allegations: Austin DWI task force officer stopped client for speeding. Client admitted to having just left bar. Client admitted to drinking. Client failed all field sobriety test. Client failed portable breath test at scene of arrest and failed Intoxilyzer 5000 breath test at Travis County Jail.

Result: Motion to Suppress Evidence Filed. Case Dismissed.
Allegations: Police observed Client stopped on side of road at 3:19 A.M. Client drove away when police approached. Client had strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, watery and glassy eyes. Client admitted to drinking. Search warrant for client’s blood issued. BAC was almost twice the legal limit.

Result: Case Dismissed
Allegations: Police observed Client stopped in intersection at 2:29 A.M. Client had strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, watery and glassy eyes and was swaying. Client failed all field sobriety tests and admitted to having just left bar. Client admitted to drinking.

Result: Dismissed after Motion to Suppress Illegally Obtained Evidence Granted.
Allegations: Client pulled over after swerving several times into adjacent lane. Client had strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot and watery eyes and was swaying. Client failed all field sobriety tests and admitted to consuming alcohol. Search warrant was issued for client’s blood. BAC of .11. Client faced enhanced DWI charge due to prior DWI conviction.

Result: Dismissed on day of trial as jury selection was to begin.
Allegations: New Years Eve. Client observed stopped in middle of service road connecting the 6th Street entertainment district to Interstate 35. Client later observed weaving on Interstate. Client eventually stopped for speeding. Client had strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot and glassy eyes and was swaying. Client failed all field sobriety tests. Client faced enhanced DWI charge due to prior DWI conviction.