Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has… Continue reading What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
Read MoreWhat Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges often carry significant penalties in Texas. For example, possession of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine is a… Continue reading What Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
Read MoreHow Can I Prove the Drugs Do Not Belong to Me?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
A key issue in many Houston-area drug crimes cases is proving the defendant actually had possession of an illegal substance.… Continue reading How Can I Prove the Drugs Do Not Belong to Me?
Read MoreWhen Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug crimes cases in Texas start with a traffic stop. Texas law enforcement officers are trained to profile certain… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
Read MoreTrump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Marijuana Possession
President Donald J. Trump stunned many political observers and pundits by winning the presidential election in 2016. He has promised… Continue reading Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Read MoreProper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Understanding Texas Law
Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the… Continue reading Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
Read MoreThe Legal Dangers of Methamphetamines
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Possession, Understanding Texas Law
Methamphetamines—often known as crystal meth—constitute a powerful stimulant that can produce an immediate sense of euphoria in the human brain.… Continue reading The Legal Dangers of Methamphetamines
Read MoreDecriminalizing Marijuana May Become Reality in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Marijuana Possession
State representative Joe Moody (D-El Paso) authored HB 507, a bill that would essentially decriminalize possession of small amounts of… Continue reading Decriminalizing Marijuana May Become Reality in Texas
Read MoreHouston Police Officer Charged in Cocaine Conspiracy
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Houston Criminal Cases
A longtime Houston Police Department officer was charged just last month in connection with trafficking huge amounts of cocaine into… Continue reading Houston Police Officer Charged in Cocaine Conspiracy
Read MoreMarijuana Possession Laws and Penalties in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Marijuana Possession
The legal landscape for the possession and use of marijuana has changed considerably in the last 10 years. In fact,… Continue reading Marijuana Possession Laws and Penalties in Texas
Read More