Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

After a crash, officers arrived to find our client outside the vehicle. He declined field sobriety testing, a judge authorized a blood draw, and his license was seized. With a prior on record, the case was filed as a second-offense DWI. We gathered the reports, video, and 911 records, and emphasized the absence of roadside tests and gaps in the timeline from the collision to officer contact. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a parked car after drinking earlier. The client admitted to drinking, refused a roadside breath test, does not recall field sobriety tests, and declined a blood draw until a warrant issued. We scrutinized the basis for the welfare check and arrest and pointed to the lack of standardized testing. We raised concerns about whether warnings were properly given and the delay between any driving and the blood sample. With no prior record and these issues presented, the charge was reduced and the client received deferred probation.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 462nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

At a retail store using mobile self-checkout, the client's phone died as they were leaving, so they could not display a digital receipt. Loss prevention detained them and officers elevated the allegation to a felony because of remote prior thefts. We obtained the client's card and app records showing two completed payments that matched the merchandise. We organized those records into a clear timeline and challenged the claim that there was any intent to steal. After presenting our materials and pressing the weaknesses in proof, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Denton County, Flower Mound Municipal Court

Allegations

After a night out, our client was cited for Class C assault following a brief altercation in a public area. We reviewed the municipal file and clarified the limited facts with the client, who remembered little about the encounter. In negotiations, we pressed for a non-conviction resolution focused on compliance rather than punishment. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation with modest fees and a short online class. Upon successful completion, the matter is closed without a conviction on the client’s record.

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Theft of Service

Location

Denton County, Flower Mound Municipal Court

Allegations

After a late-night incident, the client received a municipal citation for Theft of Service based on an allegation they failed to pay for a service. We obtained the municipal file and scrutinized the statements and documentation supporting the complaint. Our strategy focused on whether the state could prove a knowing intent to avoid payment and whether the account of events was reliable. We pressed those issues in negotiations and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecutor dismissed the Theft of Service case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Denton County, Flower Mound Municipal Court

Allegations

After a night out, the client was detained when officers alleged he was intoxicated in a public area. We scrutinized the arrest report, clarified the brief nature of the encounter, and highlighted mitigating details. In municipal court, we pushed for a non‑conviction outcome. The prosecutor agreed to a short deferred probation requiring an online class and fees. By completing the terms, the client avoided a conviction and kept the incident off their record.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Stopped at night for high beams, the officer reported an alcohol odor and an open container. The client performed roadside tests and consented to a blood draw that later came back over .15. We obtained and reviewed the videos, reports, and lab records, highlighting the limited driving issue and the client’s cooperation. The client completed a DWI class, a substance abuse evaluation, and a victim impact panel. Using that mitigation and our case work, we negotiated a reduced charge with deferred probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a broken taillight, officers searched the vehicle after conflicting statements about marijuana and located a small bag containing only cocaine residue. Our client maintained the substance was not theirs and that the amount was not usable. We obtained the reports and pressed the state on the legal basis for the search, the lack of a measurable quantity, and proof of knowing possession. After challenging the evidentiary value of residue and raising ownership issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Interference with Rights of a Guardian of the Person

Location

Denton County, Probate Court #2

Allegations

Authorities alleged our client interfered with a guardian's authority after helping a vulnerable relative leave a facility. We pulled the probate case filings and court emails, then contacted the investigating agency to confirm what orders were in effect and whether any warrant existed. The records and timelines did not match the accusation, and the agency could not confirm an active warrant. We presented those discrepancies and pressed the prosecution. With the elements in doubt, the case was dismissed.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Denton County, Flower Mound Municipal Court

Allegations

Stopped for a taillight issue, the client was detained while officers searched the vehicle and later issued a citation after paraphernalia was found, then the car was towed. We gathered the citation and police materials and scrutinized the justification for both the stop and the search. With no prior record and full cooperation documented, we pressed for a resolution that would protect the client's future. The negotiations resulted in deferred probation, avoiding a permanent conviction.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Denton County, CCC#2

Allegations

A family argument at a residence escalated when the client stepped in to protect a family member. During the chaos, a kitchen knife on the counter was briefly picked up to stop the confrontation, and the other person recorded video and called police. No one was injured, but the client was arrested and strict protective conditions were imposed. We obtained the video, documented the lack of injury and context, and presented the complainant’s stated desire not to prosecute to the DA. After sustained negotiations, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, officers conducted field sobriety tests and arrested our client on suspicion of DWI. The individual declined a breath test, and officers later sought a blood draw that did not occur until hours after arrest. We highlighted that the tests were conducted while the client wore sandals, and that officers had to redo the blood warrant paperwork, causing significant delay. We challenged the reliability of both sets of evidence. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.