What’s the Penalty for DWI with My Kids in the Car?

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?

Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Filing a False Police Report?

Posted 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?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

When there is any evidence to suggest that a traffic accident was the result of intoxication–which covers both drug and… Continue reading Corpus Christi Man Receives 60-Years After Fatal Highway 281 Accident

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

The United States Constitution states that no person may be “subject for the same offense to be twice put in… Continue reading Can I Be Tried a Second Time for DWI If the First Trial Ended in a Mistrial?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

A criminal domestic violence case does not necessarily mean jail time. The trial court has the discretion to instead sentence… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Admissible in a Domestic Violence Case?

Understanding the Differences Between Class A and Class B DWI Misdemeanors in Texas When facing a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)… Continue reading Differences Between Class A & B Misdemeanor Texas DWIs

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law

In some cases, you may be able to get a drunk driving arrest removed or “expunged” from your record. Expunction… Continue reading With a Prior Conviction, Can a DWI Arrest Be Expunged?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

During a traffic stop, a police officer may ask for permission to search your vehicle. You should always refuse permission.… Continue reading Texas Appeals Court Throws Out Drug Conviction, 68-Year Sentence, Due to Improper Jury Instruction

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

When a police officer stops you–or attempts to stop you–for suspicion of a crime, the absolute worst thing you do… Continue reading Galveston Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Evading Arrest

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

White collar crimes like forgery are often prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, which carry one year or less of jail time.… Continue reading How Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?