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?
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Defendants’ Sentence Enhancements as “Unconstitutionally Vague”
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common problem faced by criminal defendants is the tendency of prosecutors to charge multiple offenses arising from the same… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Defendants’ Sentence Enhancements as “Unconstitutionally Vague”
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes, Sex Crime
There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Read MoreWhat Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Murder normally refers to the crime of intentionally killing someone. But Texas also recognizes the criminal offense of “felony murder,”… Continue reading What Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?
Read MoreWhat the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
We all learned in school that everyone is “innocent until proven guilty” and that no person can be punished without… Continue reading What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
Read MoreCan a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas criminal law, it is possible for a defendant to be charged with multiple crimes arising from the same… Continue reading Can a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
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