State v. Mr. D. G. (2025) Dog Barking – Criminal Misdemeanor- Case Dismissed

State v. Mr. D. G. (2025)

Practice Area: Criminal Law / Misdemeanor Offenses

Date: September 24, 2025

Outcome: Dismissal

Description: City of Phoenix Municipal Court: State v. Mr. D. G. 

D.G. was charged with one count of Dog Barking, a class one criminal misdemeanor.   

The prosecutors’ office wanted D.G. to plead guilty to the offense as charged and pay a fine, which would have resulted in D.G. having a criminal misdemeanor conviction on his record affecting employment clearances. 

After hiring Castillo Law, Castillo Law obtained all evidence and conducted thorough investigations & negotiations, including conducting recorded defense interviews and depositions. Castillo Law presented case weaknesses and mitigation on behalf of D.G. Castillo Law negotiated a dismissal of the case in its entirety, in the interest of justice.  

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