Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Cell phones have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Older cell phones were the size of bricks and had… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Search Warrant for Your Cell Phone?
Read MoreWhat Were the Most Common Houston Crimes in 2022?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
The Houston Chronicle published an interesting article in December looking at the most common crimes in Houston for 2022. Crime… Continue reading What Were the Most Common Houston Crimes in 2022?
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Crimes in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Given our location on the southern border, Texas sees many human trafficking cases. Every day, dozens of people are trafficked… Continue reading Human Trafficking Crimes in Texas
Read MoreWhen is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas seeks to punish those whose criminal acts harm other people. But sometimes a defendant doesn’t act freely. Instead, he… Continue reading When is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Read MoreWill My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
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What Happens When a Witness or Victim Won’t Testify in a Texas Criminal Case? Insights from a Galveston Criminal Lawyer… Continue reading Will My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Read MoreIs Animal Cruelty Illegal in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
We typically think of criminal law protecting humans from harm. But Texas law also has animal cruelty provisions which can… Continue reading Is Animal Cruelty Illegal in Texas?
Read MoreIs Crime Rising or Falling in Houston?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
People are naturally worried about crime, especially violent crime. However, few people really know whether a city as large as… Continue reading Is Crime Rising or Falling in Houston?
Read MoreChild Neglect & Abandonment in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Neglect has devastating consequences for children as well as for the broader society. For this reason, Texas has passed laws… Continue reading Child Neglect & Abandonment in Texas
Read MoreWhat is Evidence Tampering in Galveston?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
The criminal justice system only works if judges and jurors can believe the credibility of evidence. For this reason, Texas… Continue reading What is Evidence Tampering in Galveston?
Read MoreWhat is Attempted Murder?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
The criminal law punishes those who attempt crimes, even if they aren’t successful at following through. Under Texas law, you… Continue reading What is Attempted Murder?
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