Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are facing any kind of criminal charges, it is essential to begin working with an aggressive Houston criminal… Continue reading How Does the Fourth Amendment Apply to Criminal Defenses?
Read MoreCan I Be Convicted of DWI With A BAC Below 0.08 Percent?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Appellate Cases, Science & DWI
In drunk driving law, 0.08 is something of a magic number. It represents the blood-alcohol content at which a person… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of DWI With A BAC Below 0.08 Percent?
Read MoreEl Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns Over Criminalizing the Homeless
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Overview of Open Container Laws in Texas In general, it is legal for someone to possess an open container of… Continue reading El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns Over Criminalizing the Homeless
Read MoreTexas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Human trafficking–also known as sex trafficking–is traditionally understood to mean “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some… Continue reading Texas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes
Read MoreWhat Is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
The Texas Penal Code divides crimes into felonies and misdemeanors. Misdemeanor offenses are further subdivided into three classes: A, B,… Continue reading What Is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas?
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Admit to Drinking After a Single-Car Accident
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
A DWI accident will draw the attention of law enforcement, even if the crash only involved a single vehicle and nobody… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Admit to Drinking After a Single-Car Accident
Read MoreDoes A Person Have to See Me Driving Drunk Before I Can Get a DWI?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Defense Strategies
Texas law defines driving while intoxicated (DWI) as “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while under the influence… Continue reading Does A Person Have to See Me Driving Drunk Before I Can Get a DWI?
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean When the Prosecution Gives an Accuser Immunity in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases often come down to the word of the accuser against that of the defendant. This means that… Continue reading What Does It Mean When the Prosecution Gives an Accuser Immunity in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreHow the Statute of Limitations Works in Texas Criminal Cases
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
The statute of limitations refers to a law that limits the time the state has to charge an individual with… Continue reading How the Statute of Limitations Works in Texas Criminal Cases
Read MoreWhen Do a Police Officer’s “Misrepresentations” on a Warrant Application Matter?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Understanding Texas Law
Before the police may lawfully search a person’s property without the owner’s consent, an officer must first obtain a search… Continue reading When Do a Police Officer’s “Misrepresentations” on a Warrant Application Matter?
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