Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

The client was parked with a passenger when an officer pulled in, effectively blocking the car. The officer referenced nearby beer cans, called the area a drug hotspot, claimed to smell marijuana, and initiated a search. Police reported finding a small amount of marijuana and a single pill mixed with the client’s prescribed medication, leading to a misdemeanor POCS charge. We obtained the reports and video, challenged the basis for the detention and sequence of events, and presented mitigation. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Denton County

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a roadside dispute where the other vehicle reported that a gun was brandished at two occupants. From day one the client said no firearm was involved and that a passenger might have recorded the encounter. We jumped in, demanded all video, body and dash camera footage, and pressed the State on the absence of any physical corroboration of a gun. We compiled those gaps and pushed for a full review. When the matter reached the grand jury, the aggravated assault counts were no billed and the case was dismissed.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Denton County

Allegations

Police alleged our client brandished a gun during a roadside confrontation with two occupants of another car. The arrest rested largely on the complainants’ statements, with no injuries and no physical contact reported. We obtained and reviewed patrol footage and any available civilian recordings, and scrutinized the timeline and vantage points. Our analysis showed no reliable evidence of a firearm and major gaps in corroboration. We prepared a focused grand jury submission and pressed the State on proof problems. The grand jury returned a no-bill, and the case was dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Denton County

Allegations

Police contacted the client while parked at a park entrance to provide a statement about an unrelated disturbance. After a different officer initiated an alcohol investigation and made an arrest, a pat down of the passenger led to questions about weapons, and the passenger disclosed an unloaded pistol in the center console. We gathered the reports and highlighted that the gun was voluntarily disclosed and found only after the arrest, with no independent weapons basis. We also presented the blood result below the legal limit. The prosecutor dismissed the UCW.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

Stopped for speeding and lane drift, the client was arrested for DWI after roadside tests. We pulled the dash and bodycam and found the officer struggled with instructions and even acknowledged errors on the eye test. The client refused breath and blood, so police obtained a warrant and drew blood several hours later, showing 0.08. We emphasized the flawed test administration, the delay before the draw, and a recent concussion that could affect balance. Confronted with these weaknesses, the state agreed to deferred adjudication with standard terms.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County

Allegations

Our client returned to a campsite to give a statement after a disturbance and was parked at the entrance when officers made contact. The first officer took statements and noted nothing unusual, but a later arriving officer claimed an alcohol odor, conducted field sobriety tests, and made an arrest. No one observed the client driving, the vehicle was stationary throughout. We highlighted the absence of driving facts and the inconsistent observations and obtained confirmation that the blood result was below the legal limit. Confronted with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a two-vehicle collision, police arrived well after the incident and arrested our client for a third DWI. The client declined roadside tests but agreed to a hospital blood draw, which later reported a BAC above .15. We combed through the reports and video, focused on the timing gap between driving and testing, and developed evidence that fault for the crash was disputed. Our team pursued nearby camera footage and preservation notices while guiding the client through compliance. With those issues on the table, we secured straight probation on the felony.

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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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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

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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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

A traffic stop initiated after a citizen reported swerving led to an arrest for first offense DWI following roadside tests and a consensual blood draw. We obtained the police paperwork and compared it with our client's dashcam video, which showed mostly steady driving and undercut the basis for the stop. We scrutinized how the field tests were conducted and documented several problems. Armed with those issues, we pressed the prosecution in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the case to a lesser charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for driving without headlights, officers noted an odor of alcohol and the client admitted to several drinks. Field tests were administered, then an arrest followed. The client declined a breath test, and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw. We obtained the videos and reports, emphasizing the client’s mixed performance on the tests, inconsistencies in how they were administered and scored, and the timeline of drinking versus the draw. We challenged the reliability of the cues cited. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.