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 in another county, prompting a motion to revoke. We stepped in early, directed the client to keep reporting, complete targeted classes and community service, and collected certificates and proof of compliance. We set court settings to allow time to show consistent progress and confirmed the new case would be resolved with deferred probation. Armed with that record, we presented everything to the prosecutor and the court and pushed back against incarceration. The case resolved with a plea to continue supervision, keeping the client on probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CC5

Allegations

Police found our client parked with the engine running. After admitting to some drinking, they performed field sobriety tests and consented to a hospital blood draw, which prosecutors used to allege a high BAC enhancement. We reviewed the reports and video, stressed that no driving was observed, and showed the client’s cooperation and clean interlock record. With DWI education, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation completed, we leveraged that progress to get the enhancement dropped and the charge reduced to Class B with deferred adjudication.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for speeding, the client was arrested on a second DWI. They performed roadside tests, declined a breath sample, and officers later obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We focused on mitigation, guiding the client through the repeat-offender DWI course, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation, then delivered verified completion to the State. Using that progress as leverage, we pushed to remove the enhancement. The prosecution reduced the charge and agreed to straight probation with no jail condition.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke probation, the state initially pushed for prison. We directed the client to keep reporting, complete required classes, and avoid any further violations. Across multiple settings we compiled certificates, community service logs, and proof of consistent compliance, then pressed probation and the prosecutor to weigh that progress. With that record in hand, we negotiated away incarceration and secured a deal to continue the client on straight probation.

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Driving While License Invalid

Location

Denton County, Lewisville Municipal court

Allegations

The client was ticketed in municipal court after a traffic stop that included an allegation of driving on the shoulder and a charge of driving while license invalid. We reviewed the records and confirmed the client had a valid occupational driver’s license at the time. To eliminate any doubt, we obtained certified court copies and the driving history that were self authenticating for trial. We set the case for a jury and made clear we were prepared to proceed. Faced with our exhibits and the gap in proof on the license element, the prosecutor dismissed the DWLI.

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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 in another county, triggering a motion to revoke. We told the client to keep reporting and immediately documented months of compliance, completion of court-ordered classes, and substantial community service. We also secured proof that the new case was tracking toward a probation offer and used that to undercut the push for a jail sanction. After multiple settings and negotiations, the court agreed to continue the client on probation with additional conditions, avoiding revocation and prison.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC4

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding and arrested after the officer claimed slurred speech and poor performance on field tests. When asked for a blood sample, the client asked about a lawyer, which was treated as a refusal, and a warrant was obtained for a later draw that reported a very high BAC. We highlighted the client’s significant vision issues that could affect test performance and assembled mitigation early, including DWI education, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation with supportive outpatient completed. We engaged the prosecution with this record and pushed for leniency. The state agreed to reduce the charges.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

While on deferred supervision for a misdemeanor theft, the client faced a motion to revoke alleging missed reporting, unpaid fees, incomplete community service, missed drug tests, and unfinished classes. We gathered sign‑in logs showing reporting, certificates for completed courses and hours, and payment records, along with emails documenting difficulties reaching the supervising officer. We coordinated a quick plan to address the warrant and engaged the prosecutor. After reviewing our documentation, the state withdrew the motion and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court 5

Allegations

Police stopped our client for a rolling stop near their destination and began a DWI investigation that led to an arrest for a first offense. We obtained the reports and evidence, scrutinized the legal basis for the stop and how the roadside investigation was conducted, and were prepared to litigate as needed. At the same time, we assembled mitigation showing the client's otherwise clean background. After sustained negotiations, the case was resolved with deferred probation.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Denton County, Colony Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a Class C theft citation after store security detained her near the exit over a low value item. She was not arrested, only cited, and loss prevention pressed for a trespass ban and a civil demand. We got involved immediately, obtained discovery, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. We presented mitigation, including proof of a completed anti theft class and a clean record, and raised concerns about how the detention was handled. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Police arrested our client for unlawful restraint after a domestic dispute at a residence. The complainant told officers the client blocked her from leaving a room, while also admitting she grabbed his phone and smashed it. The client said he only pushed past to retrieve the phone. We dissected the report and statements, pressed the timeline that she was able to get past him and place a 911 call, and challenged proof of any confinement. After firm negotiations and trial preparation, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic argument at a residence escalated into a 911 call. He reported stepping away to make a call when the complainant grabbed his phone and smashed it, and he pushed past her to retrieve it. We dissected the police report and highlighted the complainant’s own admission about damaging the phone, contrasted with the alleged injuries, to attack intent and credibility. With trial prep underway, we leveraged those issues to negotiate a reduction, securing a lesser charge with deferred probation and keeping a conviction off the record.