Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Capital Felonies, Drunk Driving
Murder and manslaughter are not the same thing. Murder refers to the intentional killing of another person. Manslaughter, in contrast,… Continue reading Can Drunk Driving Save You From a Murder Conviction?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
Texas, like the rest of the United States, sets the legal age for consuming or purchasing alcohol at 21. This… Continue reading Can Texas Parents Legally Give Alcohol to Their Children?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Domestic violence–or what is called “family violence” in the Texas Penal Code–refers to “an act by a member of a… Continue reading What Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Felony DWI Cases
A gentleman was arrested for DWI in Weatherford, TX and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the… Continue reading Lack of DWI Defense Nets Life Sentence
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state… Continue reading New BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Marijuana Possession
President Donald J. Trump stunned many political observers and pundits by winning the presidential election in 2016. He has promised… Continue reading Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including… Continue reading Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Understanding the Legality of Animated Porn: Virtual Child Pornography in the United States and Texas When it comes to legal… Continue reading Animated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Crime shows–sometimes called “police procedurals”–have been a staple of American television since the 1950s, when Jack Webb’s landmark series Dragnet… Continue reading The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Capital Felonies
Capital punishment–i.e., the death penalty–has been a feature of criminal justice systems dating back to ancient times. While over 100… Continue reading Capital Punishments around the Country
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