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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to mass unemployment, and whenever a community, state, or nation experiences a surge in unemployment, people start to get desperate and they begin doing things ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In the past, what happened behind closed doors was nobody’s business. If a husband and wife got into a fight, it stayed between the couple. If a parent tried to discipline their child, it ...
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Posted on Feb 8, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Are you a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who’s facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges? If so, you could be very worried that a DWI conviction can lead to deportation, ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
You’re probably familiar with the term “domestic violence.” In Texas, domestic violence is referred to as “ family violence.” Under the Texas Family Code, family violence ...
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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 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 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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Posted on May 11, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Has someone in your family or household accused you of family violence? If so, these are not accusations to take lightly. Under Texas law, family violence refers to any act that is committed against a ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2015 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
DENTON, TX – While many families had just finished celebrating Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping, one Denton father was spending what was left of the holiday weekend behind bars for the way ...
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