Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Gang Membership, Robbery
Texas prosecutors will often try and “enhance” a criminal case by charging the defendant with “engaging in organized criminal activity”… Continue reading How “Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity” Can Add Years to a Possible Sentence
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Many DWI arrests start out as a traffic stop. This means that a police officer first needs “reasonable suspicion” to… Continue reading Do Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
In most criminal trials, the prosecution cannot introduce evidence of a defendant’s “prior bad acts” to establish their guilt of… Continue reading The Use of “Relationship” Evidence in Texas Criminal Domestic Violence Trials
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Felony, Misdemeanor Crimes
You probably already know that possession of certain drugs–or “controlled substances,” as they are technically known under Texas law–is illegal.… Continue reading Is My “Mere Presence” Near Illegal Drugs Enough to Prove Possession?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Bail, Conviction, Criminal Defense
The United States Constitution and Texas law guarantee a criminal defendant’s right to seek and receive reasonable bail pending trial.… Continue reading Do You Have the Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses at a Bail Hearing?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Racketeering, Understanding Texas Law, White Collar Crime
There are numerous criminal offenses lumped together under the unofficial term “white-collar crime,” and racketeering involves some of the most… Continue reading Answers to FAQs About Racketeering White Collar Crime in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Sexual Assault
You probably do not expect the ill-fated heroes from a Shakespearean tragedy to come to your rescue when charged with… Continue reading 3 Quick Facts About Texas Romeo & Juliet Laws
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Houston Criminal Cases
Allegations of domestic violence are treated very seriously in Texas, which is why lawmakers have enacted numerous statutes to protect… Continue reading Comparing Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence Cases in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Prosecution, Understanding Texas Law
If you have been arrested for a criminal offense in Texas, it is understandable that you view the prosecution as… Continue reading Reasons a Former Prosecutor Makes the Best Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Traffic Offenses
If you are stopped and cited for a traffic offense in Texas, you may be facing more serious penalties than… Continue reading Five Things to Know About Traffic Violations in Texas
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