Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was arrested on a new matter and the state filed a motion to revoke based on that incident. We gathered the probation file, booking records, and offense reports to test each alleged violation against the actual terms of supervision. The timeline and documentation did not support key allegations, and we presented those deficiencies to the prosecutor. After sustained negotiations and pressure, the state dismissed the motion to revoke.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when the State filed a motion to revoke after a new arrest and alleged technical violations. We secured the probation file and offense reports, then dissected each claimed breach against the conditions and available evidence. Our team pressed the prosecutor on proof issues and set the matter for a contested setting to force a hearing. After continued negotiations and our challenges to the allegations, the State dismissed the motion. The client avoided revocation and the case was closed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Probation officers reported the client missed a required court setting, and a motion to revoke felony probation was filed. Our team obtained the probation file, violation report, and jail records to reconstruct what actually happened. We uncovered timing and notice problems with the alleged noncompliance and showed the state they could not prove a willful violation. After targeted negotiations and making clear we were ready to litigate, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the motion, and the court dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Denton County

Allegations

After a single-vehicle collision inside an apartment complex, officers alleged our client took a corner too fast and filed a reckless driving charge. We scrutinized the police reports and available video to pin down what actually occurred. The materials reflected a brief acceleration and loss of control in a confined area, with no evidence anyone else was endangered, undermining the required willful disregard. We presented those weaknesses and pressed the state on proof. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Duty on Striking an Unattended Vehicle

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Police alleged our client struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle and left without leaving information. We moved quickly to obtain the crash report and full discovery, and pressed the state on proof of identity and the statutory notice elements. We compiled mitigation and addressed the property damage to resolve any concerns. Following negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case. The court credited the client with time served and closed the matter.

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Failure to Identify as a Fugitive

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Officers made contact with our client and alleged a failure to identify, enhanced as a fugitive. The arrest report claimed the client gave inaccurate identifying information during a brief investigation. We obtained the available recordings and paperwork and picked apart the timeline and language used, focusing on whether the elements of the offense and the fugitive enhancement could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. We also presented mitigating circumstances, including the client’s cooperation once counsel was involved. After negotiations, the State reduced the case and agreed to a sentence of time served, closing the matter with no additional jail time.

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Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

After a minor contact at an intersection, the client kept driving and was later called by an investigator, then voluntarily turned himself in. We obtained the police reports, the other driver’s statement, and repair estimates, and pressed the state on whether any claimed losses should be handled through insurance rather than criminal restitution. We also supplied mitigation and had the client complete a driver safety course. After sustained negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the case and resolve it for time served, with no probation or community service.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court 3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor equipment issue, officers moved to arrest the client. Startled, the client instinctively pulled back, and officers took the client to the ground and used a stun device. The incident resulted in a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge. We obtained and reviewed the video, emphasizing the brief, nonviolent reaction, the client’s panic and breathing issues, and the officers’ rapid escalation. We presented mitigation, including therapy and no prior record, and negotiated deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Denton County, CCC3

Allegations

Police contacted our client after a late night call while the client was near a parked vehicle outside a residence. A handgun was found in the vehicle, and the client said it routinely stayed there. Officers claimed a separate offense was occurring, turning otherwise lawful possession into a UCW allegation. We reviewed body cam video and reports, focusing on whether the client was actually operating the vehicle and whether the facts met the statute. Leveraging those issues, we secured deferred adjudication.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash and opened a DWI investigation. While processing the scene, they recovered a handgun from our client’s vehicle and filed a misdemeanor unlawful carrying charge. We pulled the bodycam and reports, reconstructed the timeline, and challenged how the firearm was discovered and whether possession and statutory elements were actually met. We also presented mitigation, including the client’s clean record. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication on the UCW.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a no bond warrant issued alleging missed classes, unpaid fees, and multiple positive tests. We entered the case, obtained the motion and supervision records, and engaged both probation and the prosecutor. Our team compiled documentation of his work schedule and written correspondence showing he had asked for guidance on costs and scheduling, and we challenged how several violations were being counted. With a hearing approaching, we kept pressure on the State. The motion to revoke was dismissed and the client remained on probation with no new penalties.

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Stalking

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The state alleged our client engaged in stalking through repeated calls, texts, and uninvited visits after a breakup. The client maintained there was a single attempt to return belongings and urged officers to look at a doorbell camera. We pulled the reports, 911 audio, phone logs, and any home‑camera data, then compared timelines to the allegations. We emphasized the lack of threats and the client’s immediate cessation of contact and sobriety efforts. Facing those issues, prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge and offer deferred probation.