Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Traffic violations are commonly used by Texas law enforcement to justify what would otherwise be an unlawful detention of a… Continue reading “Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in “organized crime.” Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Read MoreHow Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
A white collar criminal conviction often carries more than a prison sentence. In cases involving fraud, embezzlement, or other financial… Continue reading How Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence
Read MoreCan You Be Charged with an Open Container Violation in a Horse & Buggy?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Non-celebrity DWI cases typically do not make national headlines. But there is always the exception that proves the rule. Consider… Continue reading Can You Be Charged with an Open Container Violation in a Horse & Buggy?
Read MoreDoes a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
DNA testing has become popular in recent years as a consumer product. Home kits promise the ability to learn more… Continue reading Does a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Read MoreHow Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
A DWI accident can quickly turn into a murder case based on the circumstances. Texas allows for what is known… Continue reading How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?
Read More“Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads… Continue reading “Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Read MoreCan a Jury Convict Me If Domestic Violence Even If the Accuser Recants?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious matter under Texas law. In some cases it can lead to felony charges and put… Continue reading Can a Jury Convict Me If Domestic Violence Even If the Accuser Recants?
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Anytime that you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation, you must present your driver’s license. Most… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
Read MoreCan a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
One of the most important principles of criminal defense law in Texas is that every defendant has the right to… Continue reading Can a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
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