Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In every Texas criminal trial, the accused is entitled to a presumption of innocence. This presumption includes the right to… Continue reading Can the State of Texas Try You at the Jailhouse?
Read MoreWhat’s Sufficient Proof That Someone Was Driving in a DWI Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Appellate Cases, Traffic Stops
The simple definition of DWI under the Texas Penal Code is “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while… Continue reading What’s Sufficient Proof That Someone Was Driving in a DWI Case?
Read MoreWhat Happens If My Spouse Fails to Respond to My Divorce Petition?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
The decision to file for divorce is never an easy one. Even when the marriage has irretrievably broken down, the… Continue reading What Happens If My Spouse Fails to Respond to My Divorce Petition?
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Threaten a Witness Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you are accused of a criminal offense in Texas, the last thing you should ever do is try and… Continue reading What Happens If You Threaten a Witness Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreCan You Get Your DWI Case Dismissed Due to Lack of a “Speedy” Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that every person accused of a crime has the right to… Continue reading Can You Get Your DWI Case Dismissed Due to Lack of a “Speedy” Trial?
Read MoreIs DWI Justified When Fleeing from Domestic Violence?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Appellate Cases
In most cases, there are not many legally valid excuses from DWI and drunk driving in Houston. But there are… Continue reading Is DWI Justified When Fleeing from Domestic Violence?
Read MoreWhat Makes a Prenuptial Agreement “Unconscionable” in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
It may not be romantic, but a prenuptial agreement often makes financial sense. From a strictly legal standpoint, a prenuptial… Continue reading What Makes a Prenuptial Agreement “Unconscionable” in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Happens When the State Tries You for a Different Crime Than the Indictment?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas felony cases, such as those involving sexual offenses against children, a grand jury is charged with reviewing the… Continue reading What Happens When the State Tries You for a Different Crime Than the Indictment?
Read MoreDon’t Post About Your DWI Case on Social Media
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals, Intoxication Manslaughter
Any Houston DWI defense attorney will tell you not to talk to the police if you are under suspicion of… Continue reading Don’t Post About Your DWI Case on Social Media
Read MoreHow Much Is Bail For Murder? Is $1 Million Unreasonably High for a Texas Charge? | The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Bail, Criminal Defense
Is $1 Million Unreasonably High for a Texas Murder Charge If you are charged with a serious felony in Texas,… Continue reading How Much Is Bail For Murder? Is $1 Million Unreasonably High for a Texas Charge? | The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates
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