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Texas Probation and Parole Defense 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 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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...
Getting Evidence Excluded in Texas Criminal Cases Getting Evidence Excluded in Texas Criminal Cases Criminal Defense The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. What happens if your Fourth Amendment rights...
Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges Criminal Defense The financial toll of defending yourself from the government is one of the more complicated parts of the defense process. Let’s review...
Self-Defense and Texas Law Self-Defense and Texas Law Criminal Defense In Texas, self-defense isn't just a legal defense; it's a cultural tenet. As far as the law is concerned, it's your right...
Challenging Evidence in Criminal Cases Challenging Evidence in Criminal Cases Criminal Defense Evidence is the linchpin of any criminal case. Whether you're charged with a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony in Harris County,...
How to Act in Court How to Act in Court Criminal Defense Houston DWI cases are decided on evidence, specifically proof that you were legally intoxicated when driving a motor vehicle in public. But...
College Disciplinary Proceedings Defense College Disciplinary Proceedings Defense Criminal Defense College Campuses & Disciplinary Matters You're pursuing your academic dreams in one of Greater Houston's esteemed institutions. Before you know it you're...
Houston PD Gets Millions for Dashcams Houston PD Gets Millions for Dashcams Criminal Defense In 2014, only 5% of Houston Police Department (HPD) vehicles had dashboard cameras. In fact, Houston had the worst record of all...
Probation and Parole in Texas Probation and Parole in Texas Criminal Defense From the Desk of Your Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer You're no doubt here because either you or a loved one are entangled...
Understanding Your Miranda Rights Understanding Your Miranda Rights Criminal Defense You're on your usual commute when suddenly, flashing lights flicker in your rearview mirror. Next thing you know, you're being handcuffed by...
Galveston Man Arrested for Palm Tree Fires Galveston Man Arrested for Palm Tree Fires Criminal Defense According to the Houston Chronicle, a Galveston man was recently arrested for lighting a fire to one of our city’s many palm...
Harris County Public Defender System Problems Harris County Public Defender System Problems Criminal Defense We had the pleasure of viewing a video produced by NowThis News which addresses the problem with the criminal justice system in...
Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges in Houston, selecting the right criminal defense is of paramount importance. Tad...
Was Your Confession Involuntary? Was Your Confession Involuntary? Criminal Defense Police are sometimes so eager to get a confession that they cross the line and coerce a confession out of a suspect....
Steps to Take After a Child is Arrested Steps to Take After a Child is Arrested Criminal Defense Many parents fear getting a phone call in the middle of the night because they suspect the caller will deliver bad news...
How to Find the Best Defense Lawyer How to Find the Best Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense If you're facing criminal charges in Houston, the situation can be incredibly stressful. In Texas, justice is harsh to the degree that...
7 Mistakes That Can Help Your Criminal Case 7 Mistakes That Can Help Your Criminal Case Criminal Defense There are many ways to defend against Galveston criminal charges. Sometimes, our lawyers will find alibi witnesses who testify that you were...
Catalytic Converter Theft Catalytic Converter Theft Criminal Defense Over the past year, catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed around the country. Part of your car’s exhaust system, the catalytic converter plays...
Top 6 Myths About Texas Criminal Law Top 6 Myths About Texas Criminal Law Criminal Defense As experienced Houston criminal defense attorneys, we meet with clients every week who are facing charges. Many of them recount information they...
Did Prosecutors Commit a Brady Violation? Did Prosecutors Commit a Brady Violation? Criminal Defense In the United States, police departments perform most of the investigations into criminal activity. This investigation can include interviewing witnesses, collecting physical...
Pleading Guilty? Hire a Houston Defense Lawyer Pleading Guilty? Hire a Houston Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Some criminal defendants decide to plead guilty to their charges, so they imagine that they can avoid the hassle of finding a...
Leaving a Child in a Vehicle is a Crime Leaving a Child in a Vehicle is a Crime Criminal Defense Parents have many responsibilities, and dragging a child around is a real hassle. Nonetheless, Texas has criminalized leaving young children unattended in...