Fresh off a 30 minute Not Guilty on an assault family violence jury trial in County Criminal Court 1, Denton County - what wonderful words to hear! What's even better is that it was a court appointed case. This just reaffirms my reason for being on the court appointed list - everyone needs a good lawyer; one who's not just in it for the money.
The complainant (girl) had a busted lip, and pictures were admitted. 2 Carrollton police officers testified as well as a 911 caller who saw most of what happened. I represented the male. He followed my advice and chose not to testify. I got a self-defense jury instruction from the judge.
I am very proud of my client for having the guts to go to trial. The initial offer was significant jail time, and right before trial the prosecutors made him a probation offer. However, after living with the anxiety of the case for over a year he turned it down. Now he is entitled to have the record expunged and put this behind him once and for all.
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