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At The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC, we don’t just talk about defending clients’ rights. We have many proven results to back it up.

Our criminal defense attorney, Mark Deniz, has nearly a decade of experience as a former prosecutor and more than 20 years of criminal law experience. He brings an insider’s perspective and strategic insight to every case. Mark has achieved many favorable resolutions in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. His track record reflects his commitment to protecting every client’s future. Every outcome listed here represents a life changed and serious consequences averted.

To discuss how we can help you with your case, please reach out to us online or call 858-429-9982.

A Sampling Of Case Results

Charge: DUI (VC 23152)
Date: March 2026
Outcome: This was a drunk driving case with a blood alcohol level of .14%. After determining that there were inconsistencies in the police report and officer body cameras, we were able to get the charges reduced to VC 23103.5 “Wet Reckless”.

Charge: Felony DUI with Injury (VC 23153)
Date: March 2026
Outcome: This was a drunk driving case that involved a multiple vehicle accident that resulted in a victim suffering a fractured ankle. We investigated and found questions as to the officers’ adherence to their training and protocol. We were able to get the charges reduced to a Misdemeanor DUI with Injury, with no custody time. 

Charge: Felony Domestic Violence (PC 273.5)
Date: March 2026
Outcome: After investigating the case, we found evidence of self-defense and mutual combat. There was no evidence of “cycle of violence”. Further, information was presented to prosecution which raised questions as to the complaining witness’s veracity. Charges dismissed.

Area of Practice: Penal Code 647(b) Prostitution
February 2026
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23153(b) with a .14%, DUI with a collision
February 2026
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: Penal Code 245(a)(4), Felony Domestic Violence, via Assault with a deadly weapon
February 2026
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .15% BAC
January 2026
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: VC 23153(b) with a .13%, DUI with Injury
January 2026
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence Penal Code 273.5
January 2026
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code 23152(b) – DUI, with a .17% BAC
September 2025
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: Felony DUI -Vehicle Code 23153(b), causing bodily injury to another
September 2025
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence Penal Code 273.5
September 2025
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .14% BAC
August 2025
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: VC 23153(b) with a .16%, DUI with Injury and a child in the vehicle
August 2025
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Assault by Force likely to cause injury PC 245(a)(4)
August 2025
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .15% BAC
April 2025
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23153(b) with a .16%, DUI with Injury and a child in the vehicle
April 2025
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .27% BAC
March 2025
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23153(a), DUI with Injury, with hit and run
March 2025
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Hit and Run VC 20002(a)
March 2025
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: DUI with a high speed allegation VC 23152(a) and VC 23582
March 2025
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .14% BAC
January 2025
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless VC 23103(a) per VC 23103.5

Area of Practice: VC 23153(a), DUI with Injury
January 2025
Outcome of case: Collision, reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5
January 2025
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .23% BAC
December 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23153(a), DUI with Injury
December 2024
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5
December 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: DUI with a chemical test refusal
October 2024
Outcome of case: Set aside and a wet reckless

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .23% BAC
October 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23153(a), DUI with Injury
October 2024
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5
October 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: DMV hearing over chemical test refusal after DUI arrest
October 2024
Outcome of case: Set aside/win

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .11% BAC
August 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23153(a), DUI with Injury
August 2024
Outcome of case: Reduced to a misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .13% BAC,
August 2024
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .21% BAC
July 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: PC 647(b) Prostitution
July 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b) – DUI, with a .14% BAC
July 2024
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: VC 20001(a) Felony Hit and Run
May 2024
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor with fines

Area of Practice: First time DUI, with .15% BAC
May 2024
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: VC 23152(b), with a .18% blood alcohol level
May 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony DUI VC 23153(a)
February 2024
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor with no jail

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .18% BAC
February 2024
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury – Penal code 245(a)(4)
February 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony DUI VC 23153(a)
January 2024
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor with no jail

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .12% BAC, with a collision. VC 23152(b)
January 2024
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23153(b)- First time DUI, .19% BAC
January 2024
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23153(b)- .25% BAC- First time DUI with Hit and Run
October 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .13% BAC, with a collision. VC 23152(b)
October 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .27% BAC
October 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23153(b)-Felony DUI-
September 2023
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor with no jail time

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .13% BAC. VC 23152(b)
September 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Assault with a deadly weapon PC 245(a)(1)
September 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23152(b)-First time DUI, BAC .14% BAC
July 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23153(b)-Felony DUI-
August 2023
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor with no jail time

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .13% BAC. VC 23152(b)
August 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence Penal Code Section 273.5
August 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23152(b)-First time DUI, BAC .14% BAC
July 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .12% BAC. VC 23152(b)
July 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Evading Police VC 2800.1
July 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Vehicle Code VC 23152(b)-First time DUI, BAC .14% BAC
July 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .12% BAC. VC 23152(b)
July 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Evading Police VC 2800.1
July 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Penal Code 647 (B) Prostitution
June 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .13% BAC. VC 23152(b)
June 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: DUI with blood alcohol level .22% BAC.
June 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed after jury trial

Area of Practice: Felony Evading Police VC 2800.1
May 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .14% BAC. VC 23152(b)
May 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence Penal Code 273.5
May 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
April 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .14% BAC. VC 23152(a)
April 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Vandalism Penal Code 594
March 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
March 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .14% BAC. VC 23152(a)
March 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Prostitution Penal Code 647(b)
March 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Possession of drug charge
February 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: DUI,.14% BAC. VC23152(a)
February 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
February 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
January 2023
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor, with no jail time

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .15% BAC. VC 23152(a)
January 2023
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: Prostitution PC 647(b)
January 2023
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Vandalism PC 594
December 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .16% BAC. VC 23152(a)
December 2022
Outcome of case: Wet reckless

Area of Practice: 2nd time DUI, BAC .18% VC 23152(b)
December 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5 with GBI Allegation
November 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Battery PC 243(e)
November 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence Vandalism
November 2022
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor disturbing the peace

Area of Practice: Felony DUI, .12% BAC
October 2022
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor with basic terms

Area of Practice: Second time DUI, .24% BAC
October 2022
Outcome of case: Case Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence
October 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: DUI with two priors, .21% BAC
August 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .14% BAC
August 2022
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence
August 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: DUI with a Prior
May 2022
Outcome of case: Dry Reckless

Area of Practice: Second time DUI, with BAC .22%
May 2022
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: DUI, with a BAC of .15%
May 2022
Outcome of case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: Penal Code 243(e), Battery on Spouse/Significant Other
May 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence
May 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Domestic Violence/Criminal Threats
May 2022
Outcome of case: Dismissed after classes

Area of Practice: First time Drug DUI
April 2022
Outcome of Case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .14% BAC
April 2022
Outcome of Case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: 2nd time DUI
April 2022
Outcome of Case: No custody, No ankle monitoring

Area of Practice: DUI with a prior, .21% BAC
March 2022
Outcome of Case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI, .18% BAC
March 2022
Outcome of Case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: 3rd time DUI
March 2022
Outcome of Case: No custody, no ankle monitoring

Area of Practice: DUI, .16% BAC
February 2022
Outcome of Case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony DUI
February 2022
Outcome of Case: Misdemeanor with no Custody

Area of Practice: Felony Embezzlement
February 2022
Outcome of Case: Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony DUI, .21% BAC
January 2022
Outcome of Case: Misdemeanor, no jail time

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5
January 2022
Outcome of Case: Case Dismissed

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI, with .13% BAC
January 2022
Outcome of Case: “Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence
August 2021
Outcome of Case: Case Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Child endangerment, DUI, .14% BAC
August 2021
Outcome of Case: Misdemeanor with child endangerment charges dismissed.

Area of Practice: 2nd time DUI .22%
August 2021
Outcome of Case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI, .21% BAC
July 2021
Outcome of Case: Dismissal

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5
July 2021
Outcome of Case: Dismissal

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI, with .13% BAC
July 2021
Outcome of Case: “Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: 2nd time DUI, .16% BAC
June 2021
Outcome of Case: Dismissal

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence PC 273.5
June 2021
Outcome of Case: Misdemeanor, with no jail time.

Area of Practice: DUI, with .13% BAC
June 2021
Outcome of Case: “Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI, .16% BAC
March 2021
Outcome of case: Dismissal

Area of Practice: Felony grand theft exceeding $4000.00
March 2021
Outcome of case: Misdemeanor, with no jail time.

Area of Practice: DUI, with .12% BAC
March 2021
Outcome of case: “Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI, .22% BAC
February 2021
Outcome of Case: Dismissal

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence & Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
February 2021
Outcome of Case: Misdemeanor, with no jail time.

Area of Practice: DUI, with .12% BAC
February 2021
Outcome of Case:“Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI and Hit and Run
November 2020
Outcome of Case: “Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: 1st time DUI
November 2020
Outcome of Case: Wet Reckless

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence
November 2020
Outcome of Case: Case Dismissed

Area of Practice: First time DUI
November 2020
Outcome of Case: “Wet Reckless”

Area of Practice: First time DUI, collision and refusal .22% BAC
October 2020
Outcome of Case: Case Dismissed

Area of Practice: Felony Domestic Violence
October 2020
Outcome of Case: Case Dismissed

Area of Practice: 2nd time DUI with a collision and .19% BAC
October 2020
Outcome of Case: Home Detention