Blog Posts in 2017
Posted on Dec 7, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is the one offense that is commonly committed every day by non-criminals. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), “About every 20 minutes in ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Suppose you arrived home after work and upon approaching your front door, you either found a business card or a door hanger, which notified you that there is a warrant for your arrest. Now, ...
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Posted on Oct 11, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is criminalized under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. Under Section 49.04(a) it says, “A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In Denton County, when a defendant is sentenced by the court to community supervision in lieu of jail or prison after committing a misdemeanor or felony, or when a defendant has been placed on ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In Denton County and throughout Texas, the victims of stalking, sexual assault and family violence (sometimes called domestic violence) can ask the court for a protective order, which prohibits the ...
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Posted on Jul 25, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
People often refer to prostitution as the “oldest trade” or the “oldest occupation” because it probably is, or at least it’s one of the oldest trades to exist. If ...
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Posted on Jun 7, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Texas is known for its steakhouses, saloons, cattle ranches, cowboys, and of course, its guns. It’s no secret that the Lone Star State has a tough reputation – always has and always will. ...
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Posted on May 15, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, “About every 20 minutes in Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a crash involving alcohol.” That being said, we’re going to ...
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Posted on Apr 13, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
If you are facing criminal charges in Denton County, Texas, you are probably interested in learning more about Community Supervision, which was formerly known as Adult Probation. Community Supervision ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Has someone recently taken a protective order, otherwise known as a “restraining order” out against you for family violence (domestic violence) in Denton County? If so, it’s ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Do you have reason to believe there is a warrant out for your arrest in Denton or anywhere else in Denton County? If so, do you understand the difference between traditional arrest warrants and bench ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Unlike some states, Texas happens to be rather “gun friendly.” Unless barred under the law, Texas residents are not required to obtain a state license to purchase a handgun, rifle, or ...
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