Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Prevention
‘Tis the season for holiday festivities. For those who may be imbibing holiday spirits, however, extra transportation precautions should be… Continue reading Houston Steps Up DWI Patrols over Holidays
Read MoreTexas offers innovative DWI treatment program
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In recent posts to Texas readers we’ve explored various theories of criminal punishment, including deterrence, retribution and rehabilitation. Today’s story… Continue reading Texas offers innovative DWI treatment program
Read MoreTexas deputy police chief calls for stronger DWI enforcement
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A deputy police chief in South Texas is asking state lawmakers to consider setting up permanent DWI checkpoints. The San… Continue reading Texas deputy police chief calls for stronger DWI enforcement
Read MoreExonerated Texas man faces new drug charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A57-year-old Texas man who was exonerated in late 2009 for a murder he did not commit is once again back… Continue reading Exonerated Texas man faces new drug charges
Read MoreTexas woman charged with DWI
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
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