Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A 19-year-old Texas man recently appeared in court for arraignment on capital murder charges. According to local authorities, the victim… Continue reading Texas man charged with homicide
Read MoreHouston Authorities Make DWI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A Houston-area sheriff’s office joined the Texas Department of Public Safety in a Christmas weekend crackdown on drunken drivers. The… Continue reading Houston Authorities Make DWI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
Read MoreReforms for elder criminal justice in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In keeping with our series discussing criminal justice reforms for certain demographics, today’s post explores the proposal recently advanced by… Continue reading Reforms for elder criminal justice in Texas?
Read MoreFirst-time Texas DWI offenders may face harsher penalties
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Legislation and Law
A non-profit organization is petitioning Texas lawmakers to pass a law requiring those convicted of a first-offense DWI to get… Continue reading First-time Texas DWI offenders may face harsher penalties
Read MoreHouston Steps Up DWI Patrols over Holidays
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Prevention
‘Tis the season for holiday festivities. For those who may be imbibing holiday spirits, however, extra transportation precautions should be… Continue reading Houston Steps Up DWI Patrols over Holidays
Read MoreTexas offers innovative DWI treatment program
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In recent posts to Texas readers we’ve explored various theories of criminal punishment, including deterrence, retribution and rehabilitation. Today’s story… Continue reading Texas offers innovative DWI treatment program
Read MoreTexas deputy police chief calls for stronger DWI enforcement
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A deputy police chief in South Texas is asking state lawmakers to consider setting up permanent DWI checkpoints. The San… Continue reading Texas deputy police chief calls for stronger DWI enforcement
Read MoreExonerated Texas man faces new drug charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A57-year-old Texas man who was exonerated in late 2009 for a murder he did not commit is once again back… Continue reading Exonerated Texas man faces new drug charges
Read MoreTexas woman charged with DWI
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A woman who struck two young Halloween trick-or-treaters crossing a road in their Houston neighborhood has been charged with DWI.… Continue reading Texas woman charged with DWI
Read MoreBP agrees to $4.5 billion settlement, including criminal fines
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In a time of economic recession, some may have concerns about agencies cutting staffing or other resources. Even corporate leaders… Continue reading BP agrees to $4.5 billion settlement, including criminal fines
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