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There are many legal terms that people are familiar with even if they do not understand the exact meaning. “Burglary”… Continue reading Burglary, Breaking and Entering & Theft? What Is the Difference?
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The term “crime of passion” is often used by the media to describe certain sensational murder cases. The archetype of… Continue reading Passion Murder vs. Premeditated Murder
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There was recently a high-profile case in New York involving a couple that owned a diamond pendant that turned out… Continue reading Why You May Not Be Guilty of Receiving Stolen Property in Texas
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The word “conspiracy” may invoke thoughts of paranoid individuals rambling on about how the government is covering up evidence of… Continue reading Conspiracy is a Serious Crime
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At the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates, we regularly represent people that have been accused of drunk driving… Continue reading Texans on Sobriety Checkpoints Survey
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When a police officer appears at the door and states that he or she has a search warrant, most people… Continue reading What Makes a Warrant Invalid in Texas?
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Theft, robbery, and burglary are all criminal offenses under Texas law that involve the intentional and wrongful taking of property… Continue reading Difference Between Theft, Robbery, Burglary in Houston
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Trespassing is a common offense in Texas, as it is in many other states. Even normally law-abiding citizens may find… Continue reading Can You Trespass on Your Own Property?
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A capital felony, as defined by the Texas Penal Code §12.31, is a criminal offense in which an individual intentionally or… Continue reading Capital Felonies in the State of Texas
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flickr image by tgpAfter several appeals to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals were denied, new evidence has resulted in… Continue reading New Evidence Wins Death Row Inmate a Stayed Execution
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