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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
Texas Probation and Parole Defense Criminal Defense For folks convicted of a crime, probation is like a second chance. It's an opportunity to avoid incarceration while adhering to specific...
Protecting Your Rights During Police Interrogation Criminal Defense You've heard it before: "You have the right to remain silent." But what does that really mean during a police interrogation? The...
How We Challenge State Witnesses Criminal Defense At Tad Nelson & Associates, we commit ourselves to scrutinizing every element of the prosecution's case against our clients. This is especially...
Handling a Protective Order Criminal Defense Protective orders are common in Texas. A family violence protective order will typically limit your ability to contact the person who sought...
Should You Appeal a Criminal Conviction? Criminal Defense Believe it or not, a conviction at trial is not the end of your criminal justice journey. Instead, you likely have a...
Avoid “Harmless” Statements to Police Criminal Defense Getting stopped by the police is a stressful experience, and many people will do or say anything to end the encounter and...
Fighting Cybercrime Charges in Texas Criminal Defense In an era where technology intertwines with our daily lives, cybercrimes are a thing. Texas, is no stranger to these contemporary challenges....
Defenses for Texas Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Criminal Defense It's not uncommon for our clients to ask us how we're going to help them with their case. In other words, do...
New Youth Diversion Program for 2024 Criminal Defense At Tad Nelson & Associates, we have represented many juvenile offenders after arrest. Often, a worried parent calls our office after their...