Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
The majority of defendants who have been accused of a crime are charged in state court. It is possible, however,… Continue reading The Difference Between Federal Offenses and State Crimes
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Criminal Suspect Does Not Fully Understand Their Rights in a Police Interrogation?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Before police may lawfully start to question a criminal suspect, they must advise that suspect of their constitutional rights–namely, the… Continue reading What Happens When a Criminal Suspect Does Not Fully Understand Their Rights in a Police Interrogation?
Read MoreCan “Bail Jumping” Be Used as Evidence Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a criminal offense in Texas, the court will set bail as a condition of your… Continue reading Can “Bail Jumping” Be Used as Evidence Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many crimes in Texas have what are known as “lesser-included offenses.” This means that based on the available evidence, a… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Texas?
Read MoreIs Misusing a Company Credit Card Actually a Crime?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
“Theft” is the criminal offense of appropriating property without the owner’s consent. Not all theft involves violence, mind you. Simply… Continue reading Is Misusing a Company Credit Card Actually a Crime?
Read MoreGalveston Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Evading Arrest
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
When a police officer stops you–or attempts to stop you–for suspicion of a crime, the absolute worst thing you do… Continue reading Galveston Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Evading Arrest
Read MoreDoes Admitting to a Possible Crime at a Probation Hearing Prevent Me from Arguing Self-Defense at Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Any criminal charge is a serious matter. But if you are already on probation–or community supervision, as it is known… Continue reading Does Admitting to a Possible Crime at a Probation Hearing Prevent Me from Arguing Self-Defense at Trial?
Read MoreWhat Is a Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Evidence to the Defense in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
There is a basic rule in criminal defense law that a defendant cannot advance a legal theory on appeal if… Continue reading What Is a Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Evidence to the Defense in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreWhat Is the Penalty for “Resisting Arrest” in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
When a police officer detains you, it is important to remember that you have certain constitutional rights. For instance, you… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for “Resisting Arrest” in Texas?
Read MoreCan a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
One of the most important principles of criminal defense law in Texas is that every defendant has the right to… Continue reading Can a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
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