Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Child custody and visitation rights are often one of the more contentious issues addressed in a Texas divorce proceeding. Ideally,… Continue reading How Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
Read MorePosted 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 MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas, aggravated assault refers to “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” causing “serious bodily injury” to another person. Aggravated assault is… Continue reading How Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Texas has an “implied consent” law which helps with DWI enforcement. This means that if a police officer has probable… Continue reading When Can Texas Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Theft is defined under Texas law as the crime of unlawfully appropriating property “with intent to deprive the owner” of… Continue reading Am I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
The phrase “white collar crime” usually conjures up an image of some type of massive fraud like a Ponzi scheme.… Continue reading Is Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
When in comes to sex crimes in Texas, the nature of the relationship between the defendant and the victim matters.… Continue reading Is it a Crime in Texas for a High School Teacher to Sleep With a Student?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Murder typically refers to the intentional killing of another person. But it is possible to be convicted of murder in… Continue reading Can Shoplifting Lead to a Murder Charge?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
There is no disputing that underage drinking, especially on college campuses, is a major problem in Texas. Underage drinking is… Continue reading Will Texas “Excuse” Underage Drinking Involving Sexual Assault Victims?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A criminal domestic violence case does not automatically end if the alleged victim declines to testify. Texas prosecutors can and… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
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