Posted 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 MoreCan I Be Charged with Possession If the Police Find Drugs Near Me?
Posted 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 MoreOpen Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect
Posted 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
Read MoreCan a Texas Jury “Infer” the Timeline of a Defendant’s Alleged Sexual Abuse?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Many sex offenses and sex crimes have very specific definitions under Texas law. So when a particular offense includes certain… Continue reading Can a Texas Jury “Infer” the Timeline of a Defendant’s Alleged Sexual Abuse?
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes, Sex Crime
There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
When it comes to a DWI accident, especially one that involves the death of another person, Texas law enforcement will… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples
Read MoreCan I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
If you have never been in trouble with the law before, a DWI charge might not seem like a big… Continue reading Can I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are often intertwined with child custody disputes. Indeed, there are situations where one parent may falsely accuse… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions
Read MoreHow Backing Out of a Driveway Can Lead to More Serious Criminal Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A simple traffic violation is often the first step towards a police officer arresting someone for a more serious crime,… Continue reading How Backing Out of a Driveway Can Lead to More Serious Criminal Charges
Read MoreIs a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
A cardinal rule of the Texas criminal justice system that is that every person who appears in court must tell… Continue reading Is a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?
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