Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Many contested divorces and custody cases involve someone called a Guardian ad litem, or GAL for short. Many of our… Continue reading What is a Guardian ad Litem in Family Law Cases?
Read MoreWhen is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas seeks to punish those whose criminal acts harm other people. But sometimes a defendant doesn’t act freely. Instead, he… Continue reading When is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Read MoreWill My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
What Happens When a Witness or Victim Won’t Testify in a Texas Criminal Case? Insights from a Galveston Criminal Lawyer… Continue reading Will My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Read MoreHoliday Parties & DWI: Social Host Liability
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Legal Tips
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without parties. Many employers throw a bash for their staff, and some professors also… Continue reading Holiday Parties & DWI: Social Host Liability
Read MoreIs Animal Cruelty Illegal in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
We typically think of criminal law protecting humans from harm. But Texas law also has animal cruelty provisions which can… Continue reading Is Animal Cruelty Illegal in Texas?
Read MoreTips to Avoid a DWI Arrest During Holiday Season
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Helpful Information
With the holidays just around the corner, the Houston Police Department will be on the lookout for drunk drivers. Many… Continue reading Tips to Avoid a DWI Arrest During Holiday Season
Read MoreHow to Draft a Social Media Divorce Announcement
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
In this age of social media, people share photos of their wedding, honeymoon, and children. Unsurprisingly, folks naturally want to… Continue reading How to Draft a Social Media Divorce Announcement
Read MoreCan You Remove Your Name from the Sex Offender Registry?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
In many ways, getting placed on the sex offender registry is the worse punishment a person can face. Unlike jail… Continue reading Can You Remove Your Name from the Sex Offender Registry?
Read MoreDefending against Extortion Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Extortion
Extortion in Texas is a type of theft charge. Defined simply, extortion consists of trying to get money or property… Continue reading Defending against Extortion Charges
Read MoreInappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Hardly a week goes by without a story popping up in the media about a teacher having an inappropriate sexual… Continue reading Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships in Texas
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