What Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Murder normally refers to the crime of intentionally killing someone. But Texas also recognizes the criminal offense of “felony murder,”… Continue reading What Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?

Is Wine in a Pringles Can in a Parking Lot an Open Container Violation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Texas law enforcement officers are often asked to respond to unusual situations. One of the more notable incidents this year… Continue reading Is Wine in a Pringles Can in a Parking Lot an Open Container Violation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Some misdemeanor crimes in Texas involve violating a prior court order. For example, if a judge issues a protective order… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

A DWI accident becomes intoxication manslaughter when a driver “is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death… Continue reading Driver Found with Meth Get 20 Years After DUI Car Accident

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, News

When it comes to DWI & drunk driving offenses in Houston, you need to be concerned with both the potential… Continue reading Do Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence, News

Everyone charged with a crime in Texas has the right to a trial before an impartial jury. But when the… Continue reading What Questions Can You Ask Prospective Jurors in a Domestic Violence Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Houston Criminal Cases

Most of us know the drill when a police officer stops on suspicion of a traffic violation. Among other steps,… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Driving with an Invalid License in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, News

We have all heard of cases where someone is arrested for drug possession when illegal narcotics are literally found on… Continue reading Do Houston Prosecutors Need to Prove You Had “Exclusive” Possession of Illegal Drugs?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

We all learned in school that everyone is “innocent until proven guilty” and that no person can be punished without… Continue reading What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants

White collar crimes cover a variety of offenses in Texas. For instance, one of the more common types of white-collar… Continue reading How Failing to File Your Employment Taxes Can Land You in Jail