Blog Posts in 2016
Posted on Dec 8, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In our society, we live by long-established rules of “good conduct” and “proper etiquette.” Whether we’re at church, taking a class, waiting in line someplace, or holding ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Since most people change jobs about every five years on average, it’s understandable why someone facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges would be concerned about how a DWI conviction ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Many people feel that marijuana should not be a Schedule I controlled substance with a “high potential for abuse” and with “no medical benefits.” In fact, thousands, if not ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Drinking alcohol is not only a normal part of American culture, people have been consuming alcohol for thousands of years. Understandably, it’s a hard habit to break! Drinking was not much of a ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
If you, or someone you love was recently arrested in Texas you may be thinking, “Hey, this arrest wasn’t fair” or “The arrest wasn’t legal!” If you are suspicious ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
If you are facing criminal charges in Denton or anywhere else in Texas, don’t be surprised if your case never goes to trial. Our criminal court system is over-crowded, thus, prosecutors and ...
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Posted on Jun 14, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Growing up, you probably heard about “statutory rape.” If you’re male, you may have worried about dating young girls out of fear that their parents may have you arrested for ...
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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 Apr 12, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Are you a parent of a teenager who was recently arrested for a crime, such a violent crime, selling drugs, robbery, or a sexually motivated crime? Or, perhaps your son or daughter has been in trouble ...
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Posted on Mar 9, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Last week, D. Walker, 59, a former softball coach at Lake Dallas High School pleaded guilty to having an inappropriate relationship with a female student at the school. According to Denton County ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Were you recently arrested for driving while intoxicated in Denton, Texas? If so, you may be wondering, "Should I hire a DWI attorney to defend me?" If you ask any seasoned criminal defense ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
DENTON, TX – A Marine stationed in Arizona was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of S. Mutschlechner, 20, a student who was attending the University of North Texas. After obtaining an ...
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