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Texas Lawyer Avoids Prison, Faces License Suspension, Lawmakers React

5/26/2026

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Attorney Adam Dean Hoffman avoided prison after pleading guilty on April 16 to indecent assault and displaying harmful materials to a minor, Class A misdemeanors.
He served 29 of a 60-day sentence, was released May 25, 2026, and must surrender his law license for five years.
Rep. Pat Curry (R-Texas) and Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Texas) condemned the deal at a May 15 press conference and will seek legislation to prevent similar outcomes.

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Attorney Adam Dean Hoffman avoided prison after pleading guilty on April 16 to indecent assault and displaying harmful materials to a minor, Class A misdemeanors.
He served 29 of a 60-day sentence, was released May 25, 2026, and must surrender his law license for five years.
Rep. Pat Curry (R-Texas) and Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Texas) condemned the deal at a May 15 press conference and will seek legislation to prevent similar outcomes.