Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

A traffic stop for suspected speeding ended in a DWI arrest after the officer noted an open container and the odor of alcohol. There were no roadside tests, and the client consented to a hospital blood draw that later reported a high BAC. We obtained the police video, report, and lab paperwork and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the blood-draw documentation. We also had the client complete a DWI class, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation. Leveraging mitigation and pressure on the State’s proof, we negotiated the enhancement off the table and secured deferred adjudication.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

After an evening out, the client pulled into a hotel lot to avoid driving farther, but officers followed in, questioned him, and made a DWI arrest. He declined breath testing and consented to a blood draw. Our team moved fast on the license case, preserving his right to a hearing while we tracked the lab work. We scrutinized why he was detained in the lot and the steps officers took during the investigation, and highlighted his choice to seek a room instead of continuing on the road. The case was resolved with straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Denton County, The Colony Municipal Court

Allegations

A verbal dispute at a residence during a family visit escalated when the other person moved into our client’s personal space. She pushed to create distance, he tackled her, and a neighbor’s 911 call led to an arrest for Class C assault family violence. We obtained the court’s evidence, highlighted self‑defense, and pursued an affidavit of non‑prosecution while our client completed an online class to show mitigation. We set the matter for trial to apply pressure. With credibility concerns and limited cooperation, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

Police stopped our client after an illegal U-turn at a red light and claimed to smell alcohol. Field sobriety tests followed, including nonstandard tasks like reciting the alphabet, and the client later consented to a blood draw. We secured the videos and reports, documented what they actually showed, and scrutinized the blood records. We also showed the client’s compliance with bond conditions, including ignition interlock requirements. Using that leverage in negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the charge and place the client on deferred probation.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Denton County, Denton Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was accused of using someone else’s campus payment card during a small transaction at a food counter and was set for municipal court. We filed our appearance and demanded full discovery. After obtaining the surveillance video, we compared the timeline and appearance details and showed that the person using the card was not our client. We highlighted the weak identification and lack of direct evidence, and pressed for dismissal. The prosecutor agreed and the case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence, and our client was arrested based on the other party's account. From the outset, the client maintained they did not start the altercation. We obtained the police reports and recordings, evaluated the evidence, and pressed the prosecution for a dismissal while preparing for trial if needed. As a protective path, we negotiated pretrial diversion with counseling and supervision. The client complied with every condition, and the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Police alleged an assault after a heated argument at a residence, but our client maintained it never became physical. Months later the client was stopped for a minor traffic matter and arrested on a warrant, then placed on a GPS ankle monitor with strict travel limits. We immediately challenged the bond conditions, gathered phone location data and messages supporting an alternate timeline, and presented an affidavit of non-prosecution from the complainant. We laid out the evidentiary weaknesses to the prosecutor and prepared to argue the motion. The state dismissed the case and the monitor was removed.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

The case began after a heated text exchange with an acquaintance, where messages about potential danger at a public facility prompted an emergency response and an arrest. We got in early, gathered the full message thread, and contrasted it with the report to show the client was seeking help, not threatening violence. We also compiled proof of counseling, anger management, and a mental health evaluation completed promptly after the incident. Using that mitigation and gaps in the narrative, we pressed negotiations. The result was deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Denton County, Cross Roads Municipal Court

Allegations

At a retail self-checkout, our client was stopped by store security after leaving with a few low value items that had not been scanned during a large order. Police issued a Class C theft citation. We got involved early, handled court appearances, and requested the surveillance video and the officer’s report. We explained the error, emphasized the absence of intent and the client’s clean history, and made clear we were prepared to proceed to trial rather than accept a conviction. The prosecutor dismissed the case, keeping the client’s record clear.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding during a late-night drive and arrested for DWI after roadside tests. The officer obtained a consensual blood sample. We moved quickly on the license side by requesting an ALR hearing, then secured the dashcam, bodycam, and lab records to scrutinize the stop, test administration, and blood handling. Using that review and substantial mitigation, we negotiated a resolution. The case ended in deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record upon successful completion.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a late night traffic stop for a minor traffic violation, officers detained our client and searched the vehicle, locating a vape pen that led to a felony possession charge. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized why the search occurred and whether any consent or probable cause actually existed. We also examined the chain of custody and the lab evidence tied to the cartridge. We prepared a suppression strategy and presented the weaknesses to the prosecution. Facing those defects and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for minor speeding, the client was investigated for DWI. Officers noted shakiness and alleged slurred speech, conducted field tests, and later obtained a blood warrant after a breath refusal. We pulled the dash and body camera video and documented that the trainee officer gave inconsistent instructions, while the client had documented back and hip surgeries and a leg length discrepancy affecting balance tests. We pressed these reliability issues and presented mitigation, including employment impact letters. With a new prosecutor on the file, we negotiated deferred adjudication.