Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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.