Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
You’ve heard it before: “You have the right to remain silent.” But what does that really mean during a police… Continue reading How to Protect Your Rights During an Interrogation in Texas
Read MoreForging Documents in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
President Trump’s conviction in New York for forging business records raises interesting questions about how the case would be analyzed… Continue reading Forging Documents in Texas
Read MoreWhat is Criminal Restitution?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Being convicted of a crime in Texas comes with serious penalties. The most common are jail or prison sentences, as… Continue reading What is Criminal Restitution?
Read MoreCan Fingerprint Evidence Convict You of a Crime?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Legal Tips
Are Fingerprints Important in Galveston County? Fingerprint evidence is still central to many investigations, even after the rise of DNA… Continue reading Can Fingerprint Evidence Convict You of a Crime?
Read MoreWhat is Criminal Attempt in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Criminal attempt is a “preparatory offense” under Texas law where a defendant tries to commit a crime but doesn’t follow… Continue reading What is Criminal Attempt in Texas?
Read MoreShould You Appeal a Criminal Conviction?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Believe it or not, a conviction at trial is not the end of your criminal justice journey. Instead, you likely… Continue reading Should You Appeal a Criminal Conviction?
Read MoreWhat is the Crime of Harboring a Runaway Child?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Understanding the Crime of Harboring a Runaway Child in Galveston & Harris County When it comes to protecting children, there… Continue reading What is the Crime of Harboring a Runaway Child?
Read MoreWhat is Swatting and Is It a Crime?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Swatting is a form of harassment where a person makes a false report to the police to get an emergency… Continue reading What is Swatting and Is It a Crime?
Read MoreAvoid Making these “Harmless” Statements to the Police
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Getting stopped by the police is a stressful experience, and many people will do or say anything to end the… Continue reading Avoid Making these “Harmless” Statements to the Police
Read MoreWere You Charged with a Hate Crime?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A hate crime in Texas is any crime motivated by bias or hatred of someone due to their race, color,… Continue reading Were You Charged with a Hate Crime?
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