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Posted on Apr 8, 2019 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
If you’ve watched crime shows on television, you’re probably familiar with a powerful criminal justice tool: deoxyribonucleic acid or “DNA.” DNA can be collected from all kinds ...
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Posted on Jul 17, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
You’ve probably heard that once you’re convicted of a crime, it can be very difficult to find a good job. But, did you know that a criminal record can affect housing as well? That’s ...
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Posted on Jun 12, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
According to the latest data from The Texas Tribune, there are 141,000 inmates housed in jails and prisons across the state. Of those inmates, nearly 32,000 are serving sentences for 10 to 20 years, ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In recent years, states across the country have criminalized stalking. Stalkers engage in behaviors which are intended to control a victim by threatening him or her, by terrifying them and by ...
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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 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 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 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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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 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 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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Posted on Oct 5, 2015 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
R. Lugo, 17, went to the trouble to enroll in an elementary school and pose as a student in order to sexually victimize young children, according to Hurst police. Now, the teenager accused of posing ...
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