Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
You probably know that Texas maintains a public registry of individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. Recently, the Texas legislature… Continue reading Texas Legislature Establishes New “Domestic Violence Registry”
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Many Texas residents’ first experience in dealing with a traffic violation came as the result of a red-light camera. These… Continue reading Texas Bans Use of Red Light Cameras
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar
Theft is theft even when there is no violence involved. For example, if you “purchase” goods from a store using… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
You probably know that Texas has laws prohibiting the possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.… Continue reading How Federal Law Affects Texas’ Ban on Open Containers in Cars
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
DWI & drunk driving cases often begin with a traffic stop. In the process of citing a driver for a… Continue reading When Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
In a criminal prosecution arising from a DWI accident, a court will often make an “affirmative finding” that the defendant… Continue reading Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
It should come as no surprise that Texas law is not sympathetic towards defendants convicted of domestic violence. In many… Continue reading Is an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A speeding ticket is perhaps the most common traffic violation committed by Houston-area residents. And if you have just received… Continue reading Understanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges involving possession typically arise from the police finding illegal narcotics on the suspect’s person. But what if the… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with Possession If the Police Find Drugs Near Me?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
Having an open container of alcohol in your car is essentially an invitation to a police officer to detain you… Continue reading Open Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect
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