Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Although burglary is often portrayed in a somewhat comical light–think of the masked man wearing stripes and carrying a sack… Continue reading Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas
Read MoreHow a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Expunction (or expungement) is a process that allows you to seek removal of records related to an arrest or criminal… Continue reading How a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
You have probably heard of a “grand jury” without understanding its exact function. Unlike a trial (or “petit”) jury, a… Continue reading What Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
Read MoreWhat Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Texas, your case does not necessarily end with the… Continue reading What Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
Read MoreHow Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Theft and shoplifting are among the most common types of misdemeanor crimes prosecuted in Texas. The severity of a theft… Continue reading How Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?
Read MoreCan a Breach of Contract Lead to Criminal Charges?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many white collar crime prosecutions in the Houston area revolve around fraud. In some cases, a civil breach of contract… Continue reading Can a Breach of Contract Lead to Criminal Charges?
Read MoreHow “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
One thing that elevates simple assault to aggravated assault in Texas is when the accused “commits serious bodily injury” to… Continue reading How “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Read MoreThe Difficulty of Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas treats domestic violence more harshly than other types of violent crime. For example, assault is normally prosecuted as a… Continue reading The Difficulty of Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge
Read MoreHow Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
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 MoreAm I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
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?
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