Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A woman who struck two young Halloween trick-or-treaters crossing a road in their Houston neighborhood has been charged with DWI.… Continue reading Texas woman charged with DWI
Read MoreBP agrees to $4.5 billion settlement, including criminal fines
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In a time of economic recession, some may have concerns about agencies cutting staffing or other resources. Even corporate leaders… Continue reading BP agrees to $4.5 billion settlement, including criminal fines
Read MoreOnline classified ads for loan cosigners pose risks
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many in Houston rely on online classified ads to buy and sell basic things like furniture or to advertise for… Continue reading Online classified ads for loan cosigners pose risks
Read MoreDo Texas Drive-Through Liquor Stores Lead to Drunk Driving?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A recent drunk driving accident in Gregg County has left Texas lawmakers wondering whether the state should ban drive-through liquor… Continue reading Do Texas Drive-Through Liquor Stores Lead to Drunk Driving?
Read MoreDWI Offender in ‘Shock Probation’ Case Back in Jail
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Last month in this blog, we discussed the case of a Houston man who had been sentenced to “shock probation”… Continue reading DWI Offender in ‘Shock Probation’ Case Back in Jail
Read MoreHouston Men Convicted of Hate Crime in Bus Stop Attack
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
This week, three Houston men were convicted on federal hate crime charges for the assault of an African-American man last… Continue reading Houston Men Convicted of Hate Crime in Bus Stop Attack
Read MoreHouston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
The founder of a Houston record label pleaded guilty last week to charges of cocaine distribution and money laundering. Prosecutors… Continue reading Houston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
Read MoreHarris County Jail Employees More Trouble Than Actual Inmates?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
The use of excessive force at the Harris County Jail is not news. It’s well known and documented. In fact,… Continue reading Harris County Jail Employees More Trouble Than Actual Inmates?
Read MoreHalf A Million More Dollars Dedicated to Catching Houston Drunk Drivers
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Amid a drunk-driving scandal related to the mobile DWI testing vans, the Harris County district attorney’s office is taking a… Continue reading Half A Million More Dollars Dedicated to Catching Houston Drunk Drivers
Read MoreWarrantless GPS Tracking Used To Be Legal? Not in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court held that police may not use GPS to track a criminal suspect… Continue reading Warrantless GPS Tracking Used To Be Legal? Not in Texas
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