Tad A. Nelson, Author at The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates

Domestic Abuse Can Turn Your Misdemeanor Assault Charge Into a Felony

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Crimes involving domestic abuse in the Galveston area often carry significantly higher penalties than similar offenses against other persons. A… Continue reading Domestic Abuse Can Turn Your Misdemeanor Assault Charge Into a Felony

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

There are many Texas residents who still do not appreciate the severity of white collar crimes. If you commit theft… Continue reading Defendant Who Said Crimes Were “Only White Collar” Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Everyone knows that drunk driving–DWI–is illegal in Texas. But many people are unaware of the additional penalties a person faces… Continue reading Common Questions About Texas Open Container Laws

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

When a Galveston area resident is a victim of actual or imminent domestic violence, they have the right to seek… Continue reading Understanding How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Domestic Violence Cases

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

Sex crimes and sexually based offenses carry more than a social stigma. A conviction often requires defendants to permanently register… Continue reading How Civil Commitment for “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

There is often a very fine line between a misdemeanor and felony offense in Texas. Consider the common crime of… Continue reading Distinguishing Misdemeanor and Felony Assault in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing

DWI accidents differ from normal drunk driving cases in that there is an actual victim. This can greatly influence how… Continue reading Is a Warrantless Blood Test Admissible in a DWI Accident Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

A Houston-area law enforcement officer is only allowed to detain a driver for drunk driving when there is a “reasonable… Continue reading What Is “Reasonable Suspicion” to Stop Me for DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence allegations can lead to serious jail time in Texas, particularly if prosecutors can prove you committed two or… Continue reading What Are the Penalties in Texas for Multiple Acts of Domestic Violence?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Dealing with a traffic ticket can be a hassle. But if you believe you did nothing wrong, then you have… Continue reading How Do I Challenge a Speeding Ticket in Houston?