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Forensic Evidence, Lying State Scientists, and Your Rights in the Legal System Forensic Evidence, Lying State Scientists, and Your Rights in the Legal System Criminal Defense How Lies, Omissions, and Exaggerations Spoil Forensic Evidence Forensic evidence can free the innocent or condemn them unjustly - and the difference...
Traffic Stops in Texas: Your Rights, Hemp Laws, and How the Constitution Protects You Traffic Stops in Texas: Your Rights, Hemp Laws, and How the Constitution Protects You Criminal Defense, Misdemeanors By Tad Nelson - Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer What to Know About Hemp Laws In Texas as of 2026, officers still...
Why You Should Never Talk to Police in Texas: Lessons from the Tupac Shakur Murder Case Why You Should Never Talk to Police in Texas: Lessons from the Tupac Shakur Murder Case Criminal Defense Duane "Keffe D" Davis did not get convicted because of DNA. There were no fingerprints linking him to the crime. No surveillance...
ListCrawler Stings in Texas: Second Offense, Digital Evidence & Long-Term Consequences ListCrawler Stings in Texas: Second Offense, Digital Evidence & Long-Term Consequences Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes A ListCrawler arrest can upend your life in ways most people never anticipate. Beyond the handcuffs and the booking photo, there are...
Flock Cameras in Texas Are Watching Every Car You Drive – Here’s What Your Fourth Amendment Rights Are Flock Cameras in Texas Are Watching Every Car You Drive – Here’s What Your Fourth Amendment Rights Are Criminal Defense, News If you have driven through Houston, League City, Friendswood, Galveston Island, or nearly any city along the Texas Gulf Coast in the...
Criminal Defense Attorney: Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges in the Houston–Galveston Area Criminal Defense Attorney: Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges in the Houston–Galveston Area Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes By Tad Nelson - Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer Being charged with domestic violence is devastating-especially when you know you did nothing...
Domestic Violence, Divorce, and Criminal Charges in Texas: How Family Violence Affects Your Case Domestic Violence, Divorce, and Criminal Charges in Texas: How Family Violence Affects Your Case Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes When a marriage unravels, and violence is part of the story, nothing stays simple. In Texas, a family violence arrest can send...
Texas Domestic Violence: Legal Options, Safety Planning, and Local Support Texas Domestic Violence: Legal Options, Safety Planning, and Local Support Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes By Tad Nelson, Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer Domestic violence remains a persistent problem in Texas with rising reported incident rates, and understanding...
2026 Labor Day DWI Crackdown and “No Refusal”: What Houston and Galveston Drivers Should Know 2026 Labor Day DWI Crackdown and “No Refusal”: What Houston and Galveston Drivers Should Know Criminal Defense, DWI By Tad Nelson: Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer & Lawyer Scientist Galveston drivers should expect the 2026 Labor Day DWI crackdown to reach...
Texas Killing Fields Texas Killing Fields Criminal Defense By Tad Nelson – League City Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer and proud  lifetime Galveston County resident Criminal law is not just...
How Appeals Lawyers Help Overturn Convictions How Appeals Lawyers Help Overturn Convictions Criminal Defense After a guilty verdict is delivered against you, it is easy to feel hopeless and as though your fate is sealed. Fortunately,...
Holiday Theft, Fraud, and Mischief Crimes Holiday Theft, Fraud, and Mischief Crimes Criminal Defense Theft, Fraud, and Other Holiday Crimes Welcome back to our Holiday Legal Woes series. We’ve explored the broad pressures of the season,...
Houston Criminal Case Process Houston Criminal Case Process Criminal Defense Your first court date is over. You’ve pleaded “not guilty,” and the judge has set another date a month or two down...
Specialty Courts in Houston and Galveston Specialty Courts in Houston and Galveston Criminal Defense Facing a criminal charge can be overwhelming—especially when it feels like your only options are taking a risky case to trial or...
Miranda Rights in Texas Criminal Cases Miranda Rights in Texas Criminal Cases Criminal Defense Many people think they know Miranda Rights from watching TV shows and movies. An officer arrests a suspect, immediately recites a familiar...
Texas Gulf Coast Criminal Justice System Texas Gulf Coast Criminal Justice System Criminal Defense Facing a criminal charge is a frightening and disorienting experience. Suddenly, you are thrust into a complex system with its own language,...
Indecent Exposure vs. Public Lewdness in Texas Indecent Exposure vs. Public Lewdness in Texas Criminal Defense Understanding Public Lewdness Meaning vs. Indecent Exposure in Texas Law Navigating the nuances of Texas law can be challenging, particularly when it...
Harboring a Runaway Child in Texas Harboring a Runaway Child in Texas Criminal Defense Runaway Children in Galveston and Harris County are a serious problem In Texas, the issue of runaway children is more prevalent than...
When Bad Science Helps Convict in Galveston When Bad Science Helps Convict in Galveston Criminal Defense Imagine being arrested for murder based on a test that turns out to be wrong. That’s exactly what happened right here in...
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Texas Expunction and Nondisclosure in Texas Criminal Defense A criminal record—even for an arrest that didn’t end in conviction—can cast a long shadow over employment, housing, education, and your peace...
Understanding Texas Probation Violations Understanding Texas Probation Violations Criminal Defense Probation is often seen as a second chance—an opportunity to avoid jail or prison by complying with court-ordered conditions. But if those...
Texas Expungement and Record Sealing Guide Texas Expungement and Record Sealing Guide Criminal Defense A criminal record can have long-lasting effects on job prospects, rental property applications, and even educational opportunities. Fortunately, Texas criminal law provides...
Understanding Texas Law of Parties Understanding Texas Law of Parties Criminal Defense Texas's "Law of Parties" is a court rule where a single individual can be held criminally responsible for a different individual's act...
Why Early Defense Representation Matters Why Early Defense Representation Matters Criminal Defense Facing a criminal charge in Texas can be overwhelming, particularly for residents in League City and Galveston. Criminal cases often have high...
Understanding Illegal Searches in Texas Understanding Illegal Searches in Texas Criminal Defense The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits illegal searches and seizures; in Texas, such protections are a necessity—particularly within League...
Mental Health in Texas Criminal Defense Mental Health in Texas Criminal Defense Criminal Defense Mental health has become a rising factor in criminal defenses throughout the United States these days, including Texas. An increased awareness of...
Fighting Texas Burglary Charges Fighting Texas Burglary Charges Criminal Defense The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates will represent you should you or a family need legal representation following criminal charges...
Texas Juvenile Crimes: Parent Guide Texas Juvenile Crimes: Parent Guide Criminal Defense On average, more than 50,000 juveniles are arrested or referred to the juvenile probation system each year in Texas. This statistic highlights...
Houston Robbery Charges: What to Know Houston Robbery Charges: What to Know Criminal Defense If you’re convicted of robbery charges in Texas, it could mean multiple years in prison. If you’re in that situation, we’re here...
Texas Search Warrant Rights Texas Search Warrant Rights Criminal Defense Whether the police arrive unexpectedly or you've been anticipating this, being presented with a search warrant requires understanding your rights and taking...