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Can I Go to Jail if I’m Convicted of Child Abuse in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | May 8, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice Process, Criminal Procedure, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Indecency With a Child, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Statutory Rape

If you’ve been accused of child abuse in Texas, it’s important to understand the potential legal ramifications. You may wonder whether a criminal conviction for child abuse will land you in jail. The short answer is that there are several possible outcomes depending...

What Is Harassment of a Public Servant in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Apr 7, 2023 | Alcohol Offenses, Arrests, Criminal Defense, Felonies, In the News

Recently, a Denton woman's drunken altercation with law enforcement led to misdemeanor and felony charges. According to a report from the Denton Record-Chronicle, officers arrived at the scene of a fight and found a visibly intoxicated woman. Reportedly, the woman's...

Is It Illegal to Abandon a Dog in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Mar 27, 2023 | Arrests, Criminal Defense, Felonies

Recently, a man was arrested for abandoning his dog on the side of the road in Dallas. According to WFAA, the incident happened on Teagarden Road near Dowdy Ferry Road. A surveillance camera in the area recorded the man pulling to the side of the road, letting his...

Can a Juvenile Be Charged as an Adult in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Feb 13, 2023 | Arrests, Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice Process, Criminal Procedure, Drug Charges, Felonies, In the News, Juvenile Crimes, Marijuana, Murder, Weapons Charges

Recently, two 17 year olds in Prosper, Texas were charged with murder. According to the Denton Record-Chronicle, the teens shot and killed a 19-year-old man from Little Elm during a drug deal gone wrong. The incident took place around lunchtime on a Friday in a...

What Are the Penalties for Solicitation of a Prostitute in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Jan 23, 2023 | Arrests, Background Checks, Criminal Defense, Criminal Procedure, Felonies, Sex Crimes

If you've been charged with solicitation of a prostitute in Texas, you may be wondering what the penalties are. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple. The penalties can range from a misdemeanor to a felony and depend on various factors, such as the age of the...

What Is Aggravated Robbery in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Dec 30, 2022 | Aggravated Assault, Arrests, Assault, Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice Process, Criminal Procedure, Drug Charges, Felonies, In the News, Possession, Theft Crimes, Weapons Charges

Recently, a 32-year-old man in Denton was accused of stabbing another person with scissors. According to the Denton Record-Chronicle, the 32-year-old man is a felon who was recently released from jail to serve probation. The stabbing incident happened around two weeks...

Can I Go to Jail for Marijuana Possession in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Nov 30, 2022 | Arrests, Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice Process, Criminal Procedure, Drug Charges, Felonies, In the News, Marijuana, Possession

Recently, a Texas A&M football player was arrested and charged with felony marijuana possession. According to the Houston Chronicle, the player, who is a freshman offensive lineman for the Aggies, had 7.7 ounces of marijuana in his possession at the time of his...

What Should I Do If I’m Arrested for State Jail Felony Theft in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Oct 24, 2022 | Arrests, Criminal Defense, Felonies, In the News, Theft Crimes

Earlier this month, Roderick Jeffrey, owner of Aqua Kingz, a pool and hot tub service, was arrested on a felony theft charge in Denton County. According to EverythingLubbock.com, a digital news source covering stories that impact Lubbock, Jeffrey, 37, was arrested for...

What Are the Penalties for Performing an Abortion in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Sep 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Felonies, In the News

Following the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade earlier this year, several states have enacted trigger laws regarding abortion. Trigger laws are born from legislation that cannot go into effect unless certain events take place. In...

What Should I Do If There’s a Warrant for My Arrest in Texas?

On Behalf of Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law | Aug 18, 2022 | Arrest Warrants, Arrests, Bench Warrants, Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice Process, Criminal Procedure, Felonies, In the News, Murder

Recently, a tragic event happened at a youth football game in Texas. According to USA Today, Yaqub Salik Talib, brother of former NFL player Aqib Talib, shot and killed Michael Hickmon, a former college football player, during a youth football game in Lancaster,...

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