Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Child Support
Child support is established by court order in Texas. Typically the parent subject to the order is only required to… Continue reading Can a Houston Judge Order Me to Pay Retroactive Child Support?
Read MoreWhat Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
One of the most common traffic violations we see in the Houston area is failing to legally stop at a… Continue reading What Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?
Read MoreWhat’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
It is common knowledge that the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drunk driving in Texas is 0.08 percent. BAC… Continue reading What’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?
Read MoreWhen Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
One of the most common types of white collar crime in Texas is identity fraud. Under Section 32.51 of the… Continue reading When Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has… Continue reading What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
Read MoreTaking Burglary Seriously in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Although burglary is often portrayed in a somewhat comical light–think of the masked man wearing stripes and carrying a sack… Continue reading Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas
Read MoreHow a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Expunction (or expungement) is a process that allows you to seek removal of records related to an arrest or criminal… Continue reading How a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Read MoreIs Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
A common problem that arises in Texas divorce cases is how to properly classify certain property. Texas is a “community… Continue reading Is Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
Read MoreHow Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Historically, adultery was one of the few legal grounds for divorce in Texas. But with the advent of “no-fault” divorce,… Continue reading How Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
Read MoreCan Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
In most DWI cases the critical piece of evidence is a chemical test showing a blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading Can Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
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