Smith & Vinson Law Firm

Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit

Smith & Vinson Law Firm filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Cedar Park, alleging repeated sexual assaults by former police officer Keco Motton and institutional failures by the Cedar Park Police Department. Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and § 1985 for Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment violations and civil conspiracy.

Sexual Abuse

One Count of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor; Three Counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor; Two Counts of Indecency of a Minor by Contact/Exposure

Sexual Assault

NOT GUILTY of sexual assault and two lesser charges. Our client maintained his innocence from the start, and we believed him.

DWI

A soldier on base at Fort Hood hit a parked car in the parking lot of his barracks while attempting to back into a parking space. A bystander called 911, believing the driver to be drunk. Military Police investigated the incident and performed field sobriety tests. The soldier was arrested for DWI and his blood was drawn for analysis. The lab results came back, showing an alleged blood alcohol content of 0.178.

DWI

This was the 2nd time we tried this case. First one ended in a mistrial last year. 911 caller reported 2 people leaving a restaurant belligerent and stumbling. Officer arrived on scene, conducted field sobriety tests and arrested client for DWI. Client refused to provide a sample. Warrant was obtained and blood came back a .22.

DWI

Our client was pulled over for a traffic violation. Officer smelled alcohol, client admitted to consuming a few drinks. Officer also noted slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Client performed the SFST’s (roadside tests). Officer said he failed all 3, eye test, walk and turn and one-leg stand. Officer placed client under arrest and asked him for a sample of breath and/or blood. Client refused. Officer did not get a blood warrant.