Reasons a Former Prosecutor Makes the Best Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested for a criminal offense in Texas, it is understandable that you view the prosecution as… Continue reading Reasons a Former Prosecutor Makes the Best Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

Evading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation

Many Texas criminal cases end with the defendant being placed on community supervision, i.e. probation. This means the defendant will… Continue reading Evading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation

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It might sound old-fashioned, but one of the best ways to participate in the Texas political process is to write… Continue reading How to Identify and Write Elected Representatives in Texas

The United States has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world. According to figures published by the BBC, 737… Continue reading Capping Prison Sentences

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In an effort to make it easier for Galveston-area prosecutors to prove DWI cases, Texas has an “implied consent” law with… Continue reading Warrantless Blood & Urine Tests in Texas

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

Every Houston resident has the right to a “trial by jury” when charged with a criminal offense. But there are… Continue reading Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries: An Overview

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

At the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates, we regularly represent people that have been accused of drunk driving… Continue reading Texans on Sobriety Checkpoints Survey

According to the Galveston County Daily News, a missing child hoax has prompted legislatures to propose a new bill. The… Continue reading State Bill Seeking Harsher Penalties for False Reports