Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
In Texas, a first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a Class B misdemeanor under Section 49.04 of the… Continue reading Do I Have to Go to Jail If I’m Convicted of a DWI in Texas?
Read MoreCan I Argue Self-Defense in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases often start out as a fight between spouses or partners. Prosecutors may charge one party as the… Continue reading Can I Argue Self-Defense in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreCan a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
The U.S. Constitution prohibits courts from imposing “excessive bail” in criminal cases. Among other things, this means that courts should… Continue reading Can a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Read MoreHouston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The federal government takes fraud seriously, particularly when it is the victim. Individuals charged with defrauding federal programs often face… Continue reading Houston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud
Read MoreNY Jets Fan Blamed Open-Container DWI Arrest on Team’s Loss
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Here is a story that many sports fans can relate to: Your team has just lost another game in the… Continue reading NY Jets Fan Blamed Open-Container DWI Arrest on Team’s Loss
Read MoreWhat Is “Grooming” Testimony, and How Does It Affect Sex Crimes Cases?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
In sex crimes cases, prosecutors often seek to introduce evidence of “grooming.” In broad terms, grooming refers to actions that… Continue reading What Is “Grooming” Testimony, and How Does It Affect Sex Crimes Cases?
Read MoreIs Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
As a general rule, you are not supposed to conduct any sort of “outdoor burning” in Texas. There are limited… Continue reading Is Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
Overview of the Right to Confront in Texas Criminal Prosecutions One of the basic rights you have in any Texas… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction
Read MoreHow Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
A Houston police officer only needs “reasonable suspicion” of DWI to stop and pull you over for further investigation. One… Continue reading How Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Read MoreDo Police Need to Recover a Weapon to Make a Domestic Violence Charge Stick?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence allegations can lead to serious felony charges, especially if the accuser states the defendant used or exhibited a… Continue reading Do Police Need to Recover a Weapon to Make a Domestic Violence Charge Stick?
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