Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
When someone is arrested on suspicion of DWI and drunk driving, law enforcement will typically administer a chemical test to… Continue reading The Role of “Retrograde Extrapolation” in a Houston DWI Case
Read MoreCan You Go to Prison for Failing to Stop and Render Aid Following a Car Accident?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
Most of us know to stop and exchange insurance information with another driver following a car accident. This is not… Continue reading Can You Go to Prison for Failing to Stop and Render Aid Following a Car Accident?
Read MoreWhat Do I Need to Know About Filing Taxes After My Divorce?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Many Texas divorce cases focus on how to divide a couple’s property. But there is often less attention paid to… Continue reading What Do I Need to Know About Filing Taxes After My Divorce?
Read MoreIs It Still Drunk Driving If You’re Asleep in a Parked Car?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals
While we commonly use the term DWI–driving while intoxicated–to describe the criminal offense of drunk driving in Texas, if you… Continue reading Is It Still Drunk Driving If You’re Asleep in a Parked Car?
Read MoreCan the State of Texas Try You at the Jailhouse?
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?
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