Derek Adame
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 of things, such as cigarettes, chewing gum, soda cans, skin cells, drinking glasses, semen,...
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Driving is a privilege, not a right,” which is how the state governments view driving. In other words, if a driver has “bad behavior” or bad driving habits, their driver license can be taken away temporarily or in the worst cases,...
It’s not uncommon for people to think it’s perfectly legal for them to have an open container of alcohol in a vehicle as long as they’re not the ones driving, but this is a misconception. In reality, possessing an alcoholic beverage in a passenger area of a motor...
Sexual assault is one of those offenses that is highly frowned upon by society, but just because someone is accused of rape, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are guilty. In the criminal justice system, defendants will often plead “not guilty” to a charge, and it’s no...
While it’s very clear that anyone under the age of 21 cannot drink alcohol and drive in Texas and all 50 states, a lot of people are not sure of other alcohol laws relating to minors (people under the age of 21). Texans often have these questions about underage...
You’re probably familiar with the term “statutory rape.” Though state laws vary, statutory rape laws address the issue of adults (individuals age 18 and older) engaging in sexual activity and sexual intercourse with minors – people under the age of 18. Each state has...
If you are facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Denton County, you’ll want to learn about the ALR process for DWI, what it is and how it applies to you. The Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program has to do with your driver license, and it is a...
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...
If you’re a resident of Denton County or anywhere else in Texas, you’re aware of the fact that Texas is known for being tough on crime, so why should driving while intoxicated (DWI) be any different? If you’re facing DWI charges for the first time in your life, you...
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 right, a lot of landlords will not rent to people with criminal records and this has...