Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
When it comes to misdemeanor crimes in Texas, you may find there is a double standard. In defending your innocence,… Continue reading How Your Personal Character Affects a Misdemeanor Charge in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Judges in the Galveston area will not accept any excuses when it comes to domestic violence charges. Keep in mind… Continue reading What Happens If You Violate Your Parole Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
A DWI accident can lead to felony charges of intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter if someone else is injured or… Continue reading Can I Face Multiple Prison Terms for a Single DWI Accident?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A Houston police officer does not need firsthand evidence of drunk driving to pull you over and make a DWI… Continue reading Can Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
If you are married, any property that you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is considered part of your… Continue reading How One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Houston-area police are always on the lookout for potential traffic violations that may justify stopping a driver. But sometimes the… Continue reading Is Touching the “Fog Line” a Traffic Violation in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Many Houston-area residents find themselves facing serious drug charges because they do not understand their legal rights when stopped by… Continue reading Do Houston Police Illegally Prolong Traffic Stops to Seek Evidence of Drug Crimes?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common issue in criminal defense law is addressing the issue of “intent.” For example, if a defendant accidentally killed… Continue reading Intent and the Felony-Murder Rule in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Texas is a community property state. In plain terms, this means that all property acquired during a couple’s marriage is… Continue reading Texas Supreme Court to Reconsider Property Division in Fault-Based Divorces
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