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?
Read MoreCan You Face Criminal Charges for Firing a Gun in Public?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas residents enjoy strong gun rights, and many people have multiple firearms which they carry openly as is allowed by… Continue reading Can You Face Criminal Charges for Firing a Gun in Public?
Read MoreIs Practicing Medicine Without a License a Crime in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas, you need to be a licensed physician to engage in the “practice of medicine.” Without an active medical… Continue reading Is Practicing Medicine Without a License a Crime in Texas?
Read MoreCan You Go to Prison for Failing to Stop and Render Aid Following a Car Accident?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
Most of us know to stop and exchange insurance information with another driver following a car accident. This is not… Continue reading Can You Go to Prison for Failing to Stop and Render Aid Following a Car Accident?
Read MoreCan the State of Texas Try You at the Jailhouse?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In every Texas criminal trial, the accused is entitled to a presumption of innocence. This presumption includes the right to… Continue reading Can the State of Texas Try You at the Jailhouse?
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Threaten a Witness Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you are accused of a criminal offense in Texas, the last thing you should ever do is try and… Continue reading What Happens If You Threaten a Witness Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreWhat Happens When the State Tries You for a Different Crime Than the Indictment?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas felony cases, such as those involving sexual offenses against children, a grand jury is charged with reviewing the… Continue reading What Happens When the State Tries You for a Different Crime Than the Indictment?
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