Derek Adame
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...
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 they’d never normally do. Often, people make bad choices because...
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 wasn’t the police’s concern and there was no such thing as Child Protective...
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, otherwise known as removal proceedings. If you plan on applying for U.S....
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 is an act committed by one family or household member against another member that is meant to...
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 offender from committing further acts of stalking, sexual assault, or...
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 important that you understand the effects of a protective order and what can happen if you...
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 shotgun, nor are they prohibited from purchasing rifles and shotguns in contiguous...
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 family member or member of the same household that was intended to...
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 he treated his teenage daughter. On Sunday, Nov. 31, Denton officers were...