Case Studies in Criminal Defense

Our client shot his sister’s boyfriend who was an abuser. We proved that he acted in self-defense.  We had his life on our hands as an innocent person who was left with no choice. We presented a complete and innovative defense that included testimony of an amazing expert who explained how the levels of cortisol in fight or flight affect neurodivergent persons in a different way.

Client falsely accused by a troubled pre-teen. We were able to prove that it was a false accusation through a key witness. The complainant testified that after the alleged incident she immediately told a family member. We called the family member to the stand through Zoom and she testified that she was in a different country at that time. We had receipts (I mean, exhibits). We introduced her passport into evidence. Not Guilty

Jesús Alberto Guzman Curipoma – We took a fight against the governor’s Operation Lonestar program for our migrant client.

Jesus Alberto Guzman Curipoma – We took a fight against the governor’s Operation Lonestar program for our migrant client. The case is still open, but we argued all the way to the highest criminal court in TX. See minute 46:58

Murder – Travis County – Significantly low sentence (3 years) – plea deal after jury trial where it was evident that it was going to be a hung jury

• Our client shot and killed his partner of almost 30 years during an argument.  Our client insisted it was an accident, but the prosecutor believed it was intentional.  The offer before trial was 40 years, but our evidence at trial convinced the prosecutor and they made an offer of 3 years on a lesser charge of manslaughter while the jury was deliberating, which our client accepted.

Client shot a gang member who was harassing him. Jury found him not guilty and that he acted in self-defense.

Client accused of continuously molesting a child in his family. We went to trial and brought up all the inconsistencies in the facts alleged. We used experts to explain why children sometimes lie about being abused. The jury agreed and found him not guilty. Our client was facing a 25 year minimum sentence.

We were brought on to try a kidnapping case in federal court where our client was facing life in prison. The jury acquitted him of the kidnapping charges. Our thorough investigation revealed that our client was somewhere else and was not part of any conspiracy.

Even though her client only faced the lowest misdemeanor level charge, for him it meant everything. Her work forced the City of Austin to face the problem head on.

Media extensively covered the issue sparking a serious conversation about how we approach resources.