Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are facing any kind of criminal charges, it is essential to begin working with an aggressive Houston criminal… Continue reading How Does the Fourth Amendment Apply to Criminal Defenses?
Read MoreTexas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Human trafficking–also known as sex trafficking–is traditionally understood to mean “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some… Continue reading Texas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes
Read MoreWhat Is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
The Texas Penal Code divides crimes into felonies and misdemeanors. Misdemeanor offenses are further subdivided into three classes: A, B,… Continue reading What Is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas?
Read MoreHow the Statute of Limitations Works in Texas Criminal Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
The statute of limitations refers to a law that limits the time the state has to charge an individual with… Continue reading How the Statute of Limitations Works in Texas Criminal Cases
Read MoreWhen Do a Police Officer’s “Misrepresentations” on a Warrant Application Matter?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Understanding Texas Law
Before the police may lawfully search a person’s property without the owner’s consent, an officer must first obtain a search… Continue reading When Do a Police Officer’s “Misrepresentations” on a Warrant Application Matter?
Read MoreHouston Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Acting as “Runner” in Telemarketing Scam
Posted by Tad Nelson | Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Nobody likes getting telemarketing calls. One reason for this is that many such calls are schemes designed to cheat individuals… Continue reading Houston Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Acting as “Runner” in Telemarketing Scam
Read MoreWhat Counts as a “Speedy Trial” in a Misdemeanor Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
When you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a trial to confront and challenge the prosecution’s… Continue reading What Counts as a “Speedy Trial” in a Misdemeanor Case?
Read MoreCan Prosecutors Prove Domestic Violence Even With Contradictory Eyewitness Testimony?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
Once police respond to a report of possible domestic violence, any evidence they legally obtain may later be used to… Continue reading Can Prosecutors Prove Domestic Violence Even With Contradictory Eyewitness Testimony?
Read MoreHow Can Prosecutors Prove Someone “Knowingly” Possessed Illegal Drugs?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Felony
To convict someone of drug possession, prosecutors must prove the defendant “knowingly” possessed the controlled substance in question. This can… Continue reading How Can Prosecutors Prove Someone “Knowingly” Possessed Illegal Drugs?
Read MoreHow “Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity” Can Add Years to a Possible Sentence
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Gang Membership, Robbery
Texas prosecutors will often try and “enhance” a criminal case by charging the defendant with “engaging in organized criminal activity”… Continue reading How “Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity” Can Add Years to a Possible Sentence
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