Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

Charge

Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated after a relative called 911, and the client was arrested on allegations of neck pressure and brief contact with a child. We dug into the discovery, including reports and videos, and documented that the complainant later expressed reluctance to prosecute. We also presented messages from a household member and information indicating the child was not injured, along with context showing mutual escalation. After sustained negotiations, the State agreed to reduce the charge with credit for time served.

Charge

Injury to a Child

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a residence. During the commotion, the child entered the room and our client tried to calm things down, placing fingers over the child's mouth and guiding the child away, which officers later framed as injury to a child. We obtained a parent’s statement that the child was not hurt, pulled text messages showing normal, friendly contact afterward, and emphasized the lack of medical evidence and shifting accounts. After we presented these issues to the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence. Officers arrested our client after noting a small mark under the complainant’s eye and relying largely on her initial statement. The client maintained he was shoved first and that any contact was unintentional while regaining balance. We obtained and reviewed the reports and later communications, which shifted from a "punch" to a much lighter contact, and documented those inconsistencies. Ready for trial and having declined unfavorable pleas, we pressed the evidence issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Injury to a Child

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A report alleged the client used corporal punishment that left a bruise on a minor, prompting a detective to pursue a warrant. The client had already cooperated with CPS and law enforcement, was on a safety plan with supervised contact, and allowed home visits. We obtained CPS records and communications to document full compliance and the context of the incident. Using that mitigation and the client’s cooperation, we engaged the prosecutor early and negotiated a plea to deferred probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Officers found our client asleep in a parked vehicle with the engine running and arrested for DWI after field sobriety tests. The client declined testing, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant, prompting prosecutors to add a high BAC enhancement. We reviewed the reports and the warrant affidavit, documented clerical errors, and gathered mitigation through DWI education, a victim panel, and a substance abuse evaluation. Armed with those issues and mitigation, we pushed for a better offer. The state dropped the enhancement and reduced the charge, with deferred probation to avoid a conviction.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC3

Allegations

Police responded to a minor crash and arrested our client for DWI. The state later filed it as a BAC over .15 based on a blood draw. We obtained the body cam, dash video, 911 audio, and the lab packet, and dug into the stop, the field tests, and the blood draw paperwork. We pressed the prosecution on weaknesses in how the tests were administered and the reliability of the result, and highlighted our client's clean record. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client avoided a DWI conviction with deferred probation.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

Our client faced a possession of marijuana charge in Denton County after an encounter with law enforcement where marijuana was recovered. We obtained the discovery, reviewed the circumstances leading to the seizure, and identified leverage points to use in negotiations. We also guided the client through a required assessment and gathered supportive documentation to present for mitigation. The prosecution agreed to a plea for deferred probation, allowing the client to avoid a conviction if the terms are successfully completed.

Charge

Reckless Driving

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police alleged a truck veered into another lane, an occupant made an obscene gesture, and the truck intentionally sideswiped a car. After a crash, the occupants scattered. Our client was found nearby with injuries and a beer, and witnesses described the fleeing driver by clothing and being covered in blood. We obtained the report, compared the statements, and showed the identification of the driver was disputed, with three occupants and no definitive proof our client was behind the wheel. After we pressed that issue and prepared subpoenas for the other occupant, the State dismissed the reckless driving charge.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after a 911 call. Officers arrested our client for assault on a family member and an emergency protective order barred contact. We obtained the 911 audio, body cam and dash cam footage, and interviewed the family. The complainant told authorities they did not want prosecution and described accidental contact, while our client reported briefly restraining the other person after being struck. We moved to amend the order and presented the evidentiary issues to the DA. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police stopped the client for suspected impaired driving and made a DWI arrest. The client declined breath testing, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. Our team dissected the basis for the stop and arrest, pointing out gaps in the officer's observations and the thin support for intoxication, and we pressed intake to scrutinize the file closely. After the lab results were received, the State chose not to file the charge, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, CCC2

Allegations

After a late-night domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant confronted our client while he was in bed. He pushed her away to create space, and a family member called 911. Body camera video and photos showed only minor redness, while accounts conflicted on whether there was a slap or a defensive push. We obtained the videos, reports, and recordings, and noted the complainant later told authorities she did not wish to proceed. Citing self-defense and credibility problems, we pressed the State at each setting until the charge was dismissed.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for speeding, the client was investigated for DWI. They started field sobriety tests, then chose to stop, and declined a breath sample. Officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw, which later reported a BAC well over .15. We gathered the body cam and dash video, arrest reports, and the lab’s testing records, scrutinizing procedures and preparing to challenge weaknesses. We also guided the client through targeted classes and mitigation, emphasizing no prior record and no crash. With that leverage, we negotiated straight probation with shortened supervision and a reduced fine.