Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Domestic violence–or what is called “family violence” in the Texas Penal Code–refers to “an act by a member of a… Continue reading What Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Read MoreLack of DWI Defense Nets Life Sentence
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Felony DWI Cases
A gentleman was arrested for DWI in Weatherford, TX and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the… Continue reading Lack of DWI Defense Nets Life Sentence
Read MoreNew BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state… Continue reading New BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
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 MorePersonal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including… Continue reading Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
Read MoreAnimated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Understanding the Legality of Animated Porn: Virtual Child Pornography in the United States and Texas When it comes to legal… Continue reading Animated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
Read MoreThe Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Crime shows–sometimes called “police procedurals”–have been a staple of American television since the 1950s, when Jack Webb’s landmark series Dragnet… Continue reading The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
Read MoreCapital Punishments around the Country
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Capital Felonies
Capital punishment–i.e., the death penalty–has been a feature of criminal justice systems dating back to ancient times. While over 100… Continue reading Capital Punishments around the Country
Read More10 Common Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
For many people in Harris and Galveston counties, their first run-in with the law will be over a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading 10 Common Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas
Read MoreCommon Reasons People Drink and Drive
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Although most people understand the risk and legal consequences of a DWI, drinking and driving remains a common problem in… Continue reading Common Reasons People Drink and Drive
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