Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Prostitution is considered a crime against public decency in Texas and there are many laws criminalizing it and related acts.… Continue reading Sex Crimes: Prostitution
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 MoreHow Houston Police Spot Drunk Drivers
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Helpful Information
Officers of the Houston Police Department and Deputies of the Harris County Sheriff’s Offense are trained to spot indicators that… Continue reading How Houston Police Spot Drunk Drivers
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Pulled Over by HPD
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Helpful Information
Regardless of whether you’ve been drinking or not, seeing the flashing lights of a Houston Police Department vehicle in your… Continue reading What to Do If You’re Pulled Over by HPD
Read MoreImplied Consent Ruled Unconstitutional
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Appellate Cases, Federal Rulings
Getting pulled over by a police officer for any reason isn’t much fun. If you’ve been drinking and get pulled… Continue reading Implied Consent Ruled Unconstitutional
Read MoreThe Consequences of Boating While Intoxicated in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
For many people, one of the most enjoyable activities is to get on a boat and head off onto the… Continue reading The Consequences of Boating While Intoxicated in Texas
Read MoreReasons Why People Drink and Drive
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Helpful Information
Most people are aware of both the dangers and the penalties for drinking and driving. Yet, it still happens every… Continue reading Reasons Why People Drink and Drive
Read MoreSynthetic Marijuana Lands Edinburg Police Officer in Jail
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
In January ABC News 5 reported that Michael Anthony Moreno, a seven-year veteran of the Edinburg Police Department, and his… Continue reading Synthetic Marijuana Lands Edinburg Police Officer in Jail
Read MoreMADD Lobbies for Ignition Interlock Company
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Legislation and Law, Sobriety Testing
Colleen Sheehy-Church, the president of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), recently spoke at a conference sponsored by SmartStart, an ignition… Continue reading MADD Lobbies for Ignition Interlock Company
Read MoreNew Evidence Wins Death Row Inmate a Stayed Execution
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Murder Cold Case
flickr image by tgpAfter several appeals to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals were denied, new evidence has resulted in… Continue reading New Evidence Wins Death Row Inmate a Stayed Execution
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