# Blog Archive: Criminal Defense | Page 5 of 7 | The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates [![Will Alcohol Delivery Affect Open Container Laws?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/will-alcohol-delivery-affect-open-container-laws.jpeg) Will Alcohol Delivery Affect Open Container Laws? Criminal Defense Texas state Rep. John Kuempel introduces HB 2152 On February 21, Texas state Rep. John Kuempel, a Republican from Guadalupe County, introduced...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/will-alcohol-delivery-affect-open-container-laws/) [![New Houston Judges Start Bail Reform](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/new-houston-judges-start-bail-reform.jpeg) New Houston Judges Start Bail Reform Criminal Defense When you are arrested for any crime–even a misdemeanor offense–a judge has the authority to set bail. Bail is not designed to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/new-houston-judges-start-bail-reform/) [![Evading Police While on Probation Can Be Costly](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/evading-police-while-on-probation-can-be-costly.jpeg) Evading Police While on Probation Can Be Costly Criminal Defense Many Texas criminal cases end with the defendant being placed on community supervision, i.e. probation. This means the defendant will not go...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/evading-police-while-on-probation-can-be-costly/) [![Court Rejects DWI 4th Amendment Exception](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/court-rejects-dwi-4th-amendment-exception.jpeg) Court Rejects DWI 4th Amendment Exception Criminal Defense DWI accidents present a unique challenge for law enforcement. Under normal circumstances, a police officer needs to obtain either a suspect's permission...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/court-rejects-dwi-4th-amendment-exception/) [![Leaving an Accident Scene Can Bring Serious Charges](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/eaving-an-accident-scene-can-bring-serious-charges.jpeg) Leaving an Accident Scene Can Bring Serious Charges Criminal Defense Most of us try to drive carefully at all times. But auto accidents are inevitable, especially when driving on the congested roads...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/leaving-an-accident-scene-can-bring-serious-charges/) [![Theft by Fraud Is Still Theft in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/theft-by-fraud-is-still-theft-in-texas.jpeg) Theft by Fraud Is Still Theft in Texas Criminal Defense Fraud is a form of theft. In effect, it is the white collar crime equivalent of robbery. And while there may be...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/theft-by-fraud-is-still-theft-in-texas/) [![Court Tosses Conviction Over Seized Video](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/court-tosses-conviction-over-seized-video.jpeg) Court Tosses Conviction Over Seized Video Criminal Defense Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government tries to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/court-tosses-conviction-over-seized-video/) [![Carrying a Firearm in a Texas Airport](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carrying-a-Firearm-in-a-Texas-Airport-768x433.webp) Carrying a Firearm in a Texas Airport Criminal Defense Residents of Texas take their Second Amendment rights very seriously, but they also recognize that these rights come with responsibility. It is...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/carrying-a-firearm-in-a-texas-airport/) [![How to Extend or Modify a Protective Order](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/how-to-extend-or-modify-a-protective-order.jpeg) How to Extend or Modify a Protective Order Criminal Defense If you have a Texas protective order for your security and the safety of your family, it can be terrifying to think...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-to-extend-or-modify-a-protective-order/) [![Texas Smartphone Driving Ban: Six Months Later](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/texas-smartphone-driving-ban-six-months-later.jpeg) Texas Smartphone Driving Ban: Six Months Later Criminal Defense It's hard to remember there was a time–say, 10 years ago–when people were not constantly looking at their smartphones and tablets. Unfortunately,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-smartphone-driving-ban-six-months-later/) [![What Is Harassment Under a Texas Protection Order?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/what-is-harassment-under-a-texas-protection-order-768x512.jpg) What Is Harassment Under a Texas Protection Order? Criminal Defense Domestic abuse allegations frequently arise during contested divorce cases in Galveston County. A judge may issue a protective order in favor of...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-is-harassment-under-a-texas-protection-order/) [![What Is a Deadly Weapon in Texas?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/what-is-a-deadly-weapon-in-texa-768x513.jpg) What Is a Deadly Weapon in Texas? Criminal Defense Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer to items,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-is-a-deadly-weapon-in-texas/) [![Is Touching the Fog Line a Traffic Violation?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/is-touching-the-fog-line-a-traffic-violation-768x432.jpg) Is Touching the Fog Line a Traffic Violation? Criminal Defense Houston-area police are always on the lookout for potential traffic violations that may justify stopping a driver. But sometimes the police interpret...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/is-touching-the-fog-line-a-traffic-violation/) [![Do Houston Police Prolong Traffic Stops?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/do-houston-police-prolong-traffic-stops-768x513.jpg) Do Houston Police Prolong Traffic Stops? Criminal Defense Many Houston-area residents find themselves facing serious drug charges because they do not understand their legal rights when stopped by police. Drug...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/do-houston-police-prolong-traffic-stops/) [![Court Reconsiders Fault-Based Property Division](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/court-reconsiders-fault-based-property-division-768x512.jpg) Court Reconsiders Fault-Based Property Division Criminal Defense Texas is a community property state. In plain terms, this means that all property acquired during a couple's marriage is presumed to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/court-reconsiders-fault-based-property-division/) [![How to Challenge a Houston Speeding Ticket](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/how-to-challenge-a-houston-speeding-ticket-768x405.jpg) How to Challenge a Houston Speeding Ticket Criminal Defense Dealing with a traffic ticket can be a hassle. But if you believe you did nothing wrong, then you have every right...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-to-challenge-a-houston-speeding-ticket/) [![Can Furtive Gestures Justify a Car Search?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/can-furtive-gestures-justify-a-car-search-768x432.jpg) Can Furtive Gestures Justify a Car Search? Criminal Defense Houston-area law enforcement officers are quick to suspect individuals of illegal drug possession. But formal drug charges require probable cause, not mere...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/can-furtive-gestures-justify-a-car-search/) [![What Does Speedy Trial Mean in Texas?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/what-does-speedy-trial-mean-in-texas-768x458.jpg) What Does Speedy Trial Mean in Texas? Criminal Defense Every person charged with a crime in Texas has the right to a “speedy trial.” This right is guaranteed by both the...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-does-speedy-trial-mean-in-texas/) [![Can Cashier Discounts Count as Theft?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/can-cashier-discounts-count-as-theft-768x512.jpg) Can Cashier Discounts Count as Theft? Criminal Defense Misdemeanor theft is often associated with shoplifting by customers. But an employee may also be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor crime...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/can-cashier-discounts-count-as-theft/) [![Who Can Present Evidence to a Texas Grand Jury?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/who-can-present-evidence-to-a-texas-grand-jury-768x408.jpg) Who Can Present Evidence to a Texas Grand Jury? Criminal Defense A grand jury proceeding is often the first stage in prosecuting a defendant suspected of white collar crimes like securities fraud or...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/who-can-present-evidence-to-a-texas-grand-jury/) [![How an iPad Can Lead to Burglary Conviction](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/how-an-ipad-can-lead-to-burglary-conviction-768x512.jpg) How an iPad Can Lead to Burglary Conviction Criminal Defense Electronic devices are a valuable commodity and a frequent target of burglary. But today's “smart” devices, including tablets and phones, contain tracking...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-an-ipad-can-lead-to-burglary-conviction/) [![How Houston Juries Decide He-Said/She-Said Cases](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/how-houston-juries-decide-he-said-she-said-cases-768x535.jpg) How Houston Juries Decide He-Said/She-Said Cases Criminal Defense Rape trials often come down to the conflicting testimony of the accuser and the defendant. Even though prosecutors must prove all elements...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-houston-juries-decide-he-said-she-said-cases/) [![When Does Stalking Justify a Protective Order?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/when-does-stalking-justify-a-protective-order-768x512.jpg) When Does Stalking Justify a Protective Order? Criminal Defense A protective order does not necessarily require an overt act of violence, such as proof of domestic violence. Under Texas law, a...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/when-does-stalking-justify-a-protective-order/) [![Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/taking-burglary-seriously-in-texas-768x512.jpg) Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas Criminal Defense Although burglary is often portrayed in a somewhat comical light–think of the masked man wearing stripes and carrying a sack with a...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/taking-burglary-seriously-in-texas/) [![How Reduced Charges Affect Expungement](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/how-reduced-charges-affect-expungement-768x512.jpg) How Reduced Charges Affect Expungement Criminal Defense Expunction (or expungement) is a process that allows you to seek removal of records related to an arrest or criminal charge that...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-reduced-charges-affect-expungement/) [![Your Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/your-rights-before-a-texas-grand-jury-768x432.jpg) Your Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury Criminal Defense You have probably heard of a “grand jury” without understanding its exact function. Unlike a trial (or “petit”) jury, a grand jury...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/your-rights-before-a-texas-grand-jury/) [![Texas Criminal Appeals Process](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/texas-criminal-appeals-process-768x512.jpg) Texas Criminal Appeals Process Criminal Defense If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Texas, your case does not necessarily end with the jury's verdict....](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-criminal-appeals-process/) [![Value of Board Certified Legal Counsel](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Board-Certified-Houston-Criminal-Lawyer-768x512.jpg) Value of Board Certified Legal Counsel Criminal Defense Considering that a defendant facing severe penalties on the basis of an allegation has enough to contend with, fostering concerns related to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/value-of-board-certified-legal-counsel/) [![How Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/how-is-shoplifting-prosecuted-in-texas-768x512.jpg) How Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas? Criminal Defense Theft and shoplifting are among the most common types of misdemeanor crimes prosecuted in Texas. The severity of a theft charge is...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-is-shoplifting-prosecuted-in-texas/) [![Texas Minor in Possession Cases](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Texas-MIP-768x512.png) Texas Minor in Possession Cases Criminal Defense The State of Texas takes underage drinking very seriously.  Ask anyone under age 21 who has been caught purchasing, attempting to purchase,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-minor-in-possession-cases/) - [« Previous Page](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/4/) - [1](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/) - … - [3](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/3/) - [4](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/4/) - [5](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/5/) - [6](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/6/) - [7](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/7/) - [Next Page »](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/6/) --- Source: https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/criminal-defense/page/5/