Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence allegations can quickly lead to felony charges depending on the circumstances. Under Texas law, it is a second-degree… Continue reading What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Domestic Violence by Strangulation in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
DWI cases usually start with a routine traffic stop. But when a police officer suspects there may be more than… Continue reading How Long Can Police “Reasonably” Detain a DWI Suspect?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you have ever been pulled over for a traffic violation, you know the first thing a police officer will… Continue reading Texas Woman Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail for Driving with “Altered” Vehicle Registration Sticker
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
“Theft” is the criminal offense of appropriating property without the owner’s consent. Not all theft involves violence, mind you. Simply… Continue reading Is Misusing a Company Credit Card Actually a Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
How many times have you seen a television show or movie where someone tries to “flush the drugs down the… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Throwing Pill Bottle Over Fence in View of Witnesses Was Not “Tampering”
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
When a person is convicted of certain federal crimes, they can be ordered to pay restitution–i.e., compensation–to their victims. This… Continue reading Fifth Circuit: BP Not Entitled to “Restitution” for Its Costs in Helping FBI Catch Rogue Employee
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
When it comes to sex offenses and sex crimes, Texas prosecutors may look to charge someone other than the actual… Continue reading Can a Parent Be Charged With a Crime If They Failed to Stop the Other Parent’s Sexual Abuse of Their Child?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Federal Offenses, Open Container Violation
Having an open container of alcohol in your car is basically an invitation for police to stop and investigate you… Continue reading How an Open Container May Give Police “Probable Cause” to Investigate You for Other Crimes
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Felony DWI Cases, Field Sobriety Tests
In most cases, a first-time DWI is a misdemeanor under Texas law. But if there was a child–i.e., a person… Continue reading What’s the Penalty for DWI with My Kids in the Car?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Lying to the police is not just a bad idea. It can land you in serious legal trouble. Filing a… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Filing a False Police Report?
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