Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

Charge

Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Officers responded to a dispute at a residence and questioned our client repeatedly about whether she had been driving. When they moved to detain her, they claimed she pulled away, leading to a resisting or evading arrest charge. We obtained the bodycam footage, dispatch notes, and reports, which showed shifting explanations for the detention and unclear commands during handcuffing. We presented these inconsistencies to the prosecutor. With the key elements in doubt, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

The client was accused of criminal trespass after a store incident where security said they had previously been told not to return. The client insisted there was no clear trespass warning and that a related citation from the same visit had already been dismissed. We obtained the incident paperwork and focused negotiations on the state's burden to prove effective notice and a knowing entry. We highlighted gaps in the documentation and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

Charge

Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Denton County, Justice of the Peace Pct #5

Allegations

After a traffic stop by a park officer, our client was cited for open container based on a bottle found on the vehicle floorboard. The client consistently maintained the bottle was factory sealed and kept under a bag. We pulled the citation and officer’s report, pointing out they never established a broken seal or any contents missing. We pressed the state on the missing element and made clear we were ready to contest it. The prosecution dismissed the case.