Derek Adame
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 In fact, thousands, if not millions of Americans feel that our current marijuana laws are highly outdated and should be...
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 problem until the invention of the automobile. It didn’t take long for the...
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 of the arrest, we are going to shed some light on the subject and explain under what circumstances an...
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 judges are motivated to move cases through their courts as fast as possible. A...
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 statutory rape. If you’re female, older suitors may have not dated you because of your age....
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...
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 with the law before, and now you're worried that the juvenile court...
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 First Assistant District Attorney Jamie Beck, the ex-coach received...
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 attorney, they will tell you, "Yes, you definitely want to hire a good...
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 arrest warrant in connection to the Dec. 31 shooting in Denton, Texas,...