Criminal Defense Case Results in Denton, TX

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Injury to an Elderly Individual

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument where our client had been drinking. A relative stepped in, another relative suffered a medical episode, and the older family member got superficial scratches while trying to separate people. Officers saw the marks and arrested our client for injury to an elderly person. We obtained the reports and video, and pointed out that the complainant explained the injuries happened while intervening and later said he did not wish to prosecute. We set the case for trial and pressed the State on proof issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

After a late night crash that also involved another vehicle, paramedics took our client to a hospital where officers obtained a blood draw and later filed a first-offense DWI. When a warrant issued well after the incident, we coordinated a safe surrender and fast bond so the client could return to work the same day. We obtained bodycam, dash video, and the medical records, then scrutinized the blood evidence and the circumstances of statements made while the client was injured and upset. We also compiled mitigation showing a clean history and steady responsibilities. The state moved off straight probation, and we secured deferred adjudication to keep a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a heated argument in a vehicle, relying mostly on the complainant’s account. We moved quickly, notified the court, obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, reports and photos, and addressed an emergency protective order. The case materials reflected admissions about damaging property and her own use of force, and her story shifted over time. She later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented along with documentation of separate pending cases affecting her credibility. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police executed a raid at a residence where our client had just arrived. Officers later said a bag with drugs also held the client's swim shoes, and treated that as an admission of ownership. From day one we challenged the link between our client and the bag, compared the affidavit to his statements, and documented that the bag and shoes were not returned in property. We obtained discovery, dissected the reports, and prepared to litigate the possession issue. We used those weaknesses to negotiate a plea to straight probation with standard supervision, keeping the client out of custody.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic argument when officers alleged he grabbed his spouse's arm and caused pain. He disputed assaultive intent and recalled only trying to move her away from a doorway while children were nearby, all while coping with Parkinson's and memory issues from a prior injury. We secured the police reports, photos, and other discovery, and assembled medical documentation of his condition. We pressed these issues with the prosecution and obtained excusal from in-person settings. The State ultimately 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 a no bond warrant issued alleging missed classes, unpaid fees, and multiple positive tests. We entered the case, obtained the motion and supervision records, and engaged both probation and the prosecutor. Our team compiled documentation of his work schedule and written correspondence showing he had asked for guidance on costs and scheduling, and we challenged how several violations were being counted. With a hearing approaching, we kept pressure on the State. The motion to revoke was dismissed and the client remained on probation with no new penalties.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Denton County, Denton Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was cited for Class C theft after a self checkout mix up at a retail store, then left when loss prevention intervened. There was no arrest, only a citation. We stepped in early, filed our appearance, and demanded all evidence, including surveillance footage and the officer's report. After reviewing discovery, we challenged whether the proof reliably established intent and identification, and set the case for trial to hold the state to its burden. Facing those issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

Police contacted our client while parked in a retail lot after a report of drinking in a vehicle. Officers noted an open container, conducted field sobriety tests, and later obtained a consent blood draw that was above the limit. We reviewed video and lab records, emphasizing the client was stationary awaiting a ride, the tests were poorly instructed and administered, the draw occurred during the absorption window, and a blood tube showed irregularities. Using these issues as leverage, we secured deferred adjudication with probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 3

Allegations

After a two-car collision at an intersection, officers reported deployed airbags and an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to drinking earlier and declined field sobriety tests. A blood draw was taken at a hospital hours later after delays. We obtained the reports and emphasized that any confusion or unsteadiness could stem from the crash, and that the delayed blood sample could not reliably establish the level while driving. With early mitigation completed, we leveraged these issues to secure straight probation with a limited interlock requirement and no jail.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Denton County, Little Elm Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic argument after a family member called 911, and our client received a Class C assault by contact citation, with no injuries alleged. We stepped in quickly and handled the court settings so the client did not have to appear. We obtained the police report and body-cam footage and prepared an affidavit of non-prosecution the complainant signed. In negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss if the client completed a brief online anger management class and produced the certificate. The client complied promptly, we filed the proof, and the case was dismissed.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Denton County, Denton Municipal Court

Allegations

Loss prevention at a large retail store stopped our client after a self checkout mishap involving small toiletries, and police issued a Class C theft citation. The client had paid for numerous items and left with a few low value products unscanned while distracted by a personal emergency. We entered the case, requested the store video and the officer’s body camera, and scrutinized the reports. We emphasized the lack of intent, the recovery of all merchandise, and the client’s clean history. After negotiations with the prosecutor, the charge was dismissed.

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Stalking

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The state alleged our client engaged in stalking through repeated calls, texts, and uninvited visits after a breakup. The client maintained there was a single attempt to return belongings and urged officers to look at a doorbell camera. We pulled the reports, 911 audio, phone logs, and any home‑camera data, then compared timelines to the allegations. We emphasized the lack of threats and the client’s immediate cessation of contact and sobriety efforts. Facing those issues, prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge and offer deferred probation.