Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas, aggravated assault refers to “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” causing “serious bodily injury” to another person. Aggravated assault is… Continue reading How Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Texas has an “implied consent” law which helps with DWI enforcement. This means that if a police officer has probable… Continue reading When Can Texas Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
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Theft is defined under Texas law as the crime of unlawfully appropriating property “with intent to deprive the owner” of… Continue reading Am I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
The phrase “white collar crime” usually conjures up an image of some type of massive fraud like a Ponzi scheme.… Continue reading Is Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
When in comes to sex crimes in Texas, the nature of the relationship between the defendant and the victim matters.… Continue reading Is it a Crime in Texas for a High School Teacher to Sleep With a Student?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Murder typically refers to the intentional killing of another person. But it is possible to be convicted of murder in… Continue reading Can Shoplifting Lead to a Murder Charge?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
There is no disputing that underage drinking, especially on college campuses, is a major problem in Texas. Underage drinking is… Continue reading Will Texas “Excuse” Underage Drinking Involving Sexual Assault Victims?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A criminal domestic violence case does not automatically end if the alleged victim declines to testify. Texas prosecutors can and… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug crimes cases in Texas start with a traffic stop. Texas law enforcement officers are trained to profile certain… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Multiple DWI
A drunk driving charge is not a minor matter. Texas law classifies a first-time DWI offense as a Class B… Continue reading Will I Be Punished More Severely for DWI With a Prior Conviction?
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