Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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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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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

The case arose from a disputed custody exchange at a home where the complainant alleged our client threw a diaper bag and small plastic toys, causing minimal contact. The arrest that followed led to charges being filed in the wrong county, despite the police report and address tying the event to a different jurisdiction. We pulled the discovery, verified the location against county boundaries, and pressed the venue issue with the prosecutor. Confronted with the jurisdictional defect, 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.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Our client was stopped after making what the officer called a wide turn while exiting a parking lot. The officer did not ask about drinking, there were no field sobriety tests, and the client made no admissions. A blood sample was later taken. We attacked the legality of the stop and highlighted the absence of observable impairment or roadside testing. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser offense with straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, CCC 2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument escalated. The complainant reported being pushed and showed minor bruising, and our client was arrested nearby while attempting to leave. We dug into the reports and highlighted the limited evidence of an intentional assault. The complainant later told authorities they did not want to prosecute. We presented that position and the evidentiary issues to the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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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.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, Magistrate Court Pre-File

Allegations

Police stopped the client after an illegal U-turn. The officer approached the passenger side, noted an alcohol odor, and proceeded with roadside tests, even though the client reported only a few beers, extreme fatigue, and a prior ankle surgery affecting balance. The client consented to a blood draw. We acted early pre-file, scrutinized the report, and highlighted that the odor likely came from the intoxicated passenger and that the field tests were unreliable given the medical issues and fatigue. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

While living out of state, the client learned through a job background check that a misdemeanor theft case was pending. The allegation stemmed from taking a laptop from a vehicle at a tow yard, where the client believed abandoned property could be removed with permission but admits they did not ask. We obtained the file, reviewed surveillance and reports, and highlighted the client’s clean record. To show accountability, we guided the client to start a theft awareness course. We coordinated with the court to address the warrant and minimize travel. Negotiations resulted in deferred probation.

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Theft of Property (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

An out-of-state background check alerted our client to a warrant on a past misdemeanor theft. The allegation stemmed from work at a towing service, where the client took a laptop from a vehicle believed abandoned without getting explicit permission. We investigated the context, gathered information about workplace practices, and built mitigation. We coordinated a planned surrender and bond to minimize time in custody, had the client complete a theft class, and arranged restitution. With that package, we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Denton County, 362nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Officers encountered the vehicle on the roadside with a flat tire and noted an odor of alcohol. The driver declined field sobriety tests, and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw. We secured the dash and body cam footage, examined the advisements given, and combed through the blood collection and lab paperwork for procedural issues. We also presented mitigation, including the long gap since prior incidents and a structured treatment plan. Leveraging these points, we negotiated straight probation, avoiding a prison sentence.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 362nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

A roadside incident brought police to our client’s vehicle. During the investigation, officers searched a rental car the client was driving and reported finding suspected cocaine in a cupholder. We obtained the reports, video, and lab records, then pressed on the basis for the search and the element of knowing possession, emphasizing that others had access to the rental for work. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a resolution centered on rehabilitation. The result was deferred probation.