# Blog | The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates [![Texas Open Container FAQs](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/texas-open-container-faqs-768x432.jpg) Texas Open Container FAQs DWI Everyone knows that drunk driving–DWI–is illegal in Texas. But many people are unaware of the additional penalties a person faces for simply...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-open-container-faqs/) [![How Protective Orders Work in Galveston](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/how-protective-orders-work-in-galveston-768x512.jpg) How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Violent Crimes When a Galveston area resident is a victim of actual or imminent domestic violence, they have the right to seek a protective...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-protective-orders-work-in-galveston/) [![Civil Commitment for Texas Sex Offenders](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/civil-commitment-for-texas-sex-offenders-768x432.jpg) Civil Commitment for Texas Sex Offenders Sex Crimes Sex crimes and sexually based offenses carry more than a social stigma. A conviction often requires defendants to permanently register as a...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/civil-commitment-for-texas-sex-offenders/) [![Misdemeanor vs. Felony Assault in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/misdemeanor-vs-felony-assault-in-texas-768x478.jpg) Misdemeanor vs. Felony Assault in Texas Violent Crimes There is often a very fine line between a misdemeanor and felony offense in Texas. Consider the common crime of assault. The...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/misdemeanor-vs-felony-assault-in-texas/) [![Are Warrantless DWI Blood Tests Admissible?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/are-warrantless-dwi-blood-tests-admissible-768x512.jpg) Are Warrantless DWI Blood Tests Admissible? DWI DWI accidents differ from normal drunk driving cases in that there is an actual victim. This can greatly influence how police and...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/are-warrantless-dwi-blood-tests-admissible/) [![What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DWI Stop?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/what-is-reasonable-suspicion-for-a-dwi-stop-768x513.jpg) What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DWI Stop? DWI A Houston-area law enforcement officer is only allowed to detain a driver for drunk driving when there is a “reasonable suspicion” to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-is-reasonable-suspicion-for-a-dwi-stop/) [![Penalties for Multiple Domestic Violence Acts](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/penalties-for-multiple-domestic-violence-acts-768x432.jpg) Penalties for Multiple Domestic Violence Acts Violent Crimes Domestic violence allegations can lead to serious jail time in Texas, particularly if prosecutors can prove you committed two or more assaults...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/penalties-for-multiple-domestic-violence-acts/) [![How to Challenge a Houston Speeding Ticket](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/how-to-challenge-a-houston-speeding-ticket-768x405.jpg) How to Challenge a Houston Speeding Ticket Criminal Defense Dealing with a traffic ticket can be a hassle. But if you believe you did nothing wrong, then you have every right...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-to-challenge-a-houston-speeding-ticket/) [![Can Furtive Gestures Justify a Car Search?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/can-furtive-gestures-justify-a-car-search-768x432.jpg) Can Furtive Gestures Justify a Car Search? Criminal Defense Houston-area law enforcement officers are quick to suspect individuals of illegal drug possession. But formal drug charges require probable cause, not mere...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/can-furtive-gestures-justify-a-car-search/) [![What Does Speedy Trial Mean in Texas?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/what-does-speedy-trial-mean-in-texas-768x458.jpg) What Does Speedy Trial Mean in Texas? Criminal Defense Every person charged with a crime in Texas has the right to a “speedy trial.” This right is guaranteed by both the...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-does-speedy-trial-mean-in-texas/) [![DWI Convictions Can Limit Career Options](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Career-Options-768x512.jpg) DWI Convictions Can Limit Career Options DWI Don't let a DWI hurt your economic future! Call DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson at 281-280-0100 Any time a person is convicted...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/dwi-convictions-can-limit-career-options/) [![How Open Containers Affect Texas DWI Charges](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/how-open-containers-affect-texas-dwi-charges-768x576.jpg) How Open Containers Affect Texas DWI Charges DWI Drunk driving is not just about the alcohol content in your system. Texas defines a separate criminal offense for driving while intoxicated...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-open-containers-affect-texas-dwi-charges/) [![Post-Divorce Litigation in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/post-divorce-litigation-in-texas-768x512.jpg) Post-Divorce Litigation in Texas Family Law The best case scenario for a Texas divorce is when the spouses are able to amicably resolve their outstanding child custody, support,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/post-divorce-litigation-in-texas/) [![Can Cashier Discounts Count as Theft?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/can-cashier-discounts-count-as-theft-768x512.jpg) Can Cashier Discounts Count as Theft? Criminal Defense Misdemeanor theft is often associated with shoplifting by customers. But an employee may also be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor crime...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/can-cashier-discounts-count-as-theft/) [![When Is a QDRO Needed in a Galveston Divorce?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/when-is-a-qdro-needed-in-a-galveston-divorce-768x512.jpg) When Is a QDRO Needed in a Galveston Divorce? Family Law One of the trickier issues in a Galveston divorce is dividing a spouse's retirement or pension plan. These assets are generally managed...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/when-is-a-qdro-needed-in-a-galveston-divorce/) [![Informal Settlements in Galveston Divorce](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/informal-settlements-in-galveston-divorce-768x512.jpg) Informal Settlements in Galveston Divorce Family Law Not all Galveston divorces end up in a lengthy court battle. To the contrary, many divorces are resolved through formal mediation or...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/informal-settlements-in-galveston-divorce/) [![When Does DWI Cause Manslaughter?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/when-does-dwi-cause-manslaughter-768x432.jpg) When Does DWI Cause Manslaughter? DWI In the wrong hands, a car is a deadly weapon. That is why Texas law treats DWI accidents harshly. If there is...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/when-does-dwi-cause-manslaughter/) [![Child Support Obligations While in Jail](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hild-support-obligations-while-in-jail-768x512.jpg) Child Support Obligations While in Jail Family Law Texas courts base child support orders on a non-custodial parent's income and other “net resources.” But what happens when a parent is...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/child-support-obligations-while-in-jail/) [![Improper Equipment Traffic Violations](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/improper-equipment-traffic-violations-768x432.jpg) Improper Equipment Traffic Violations Misdemeanors Many traffic violations in the Houston area are the result of improper equipment rather than reckless driving. A police officer has the...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/improper-equipment-traffic-violations/) [![Court Affirms Drug Conviction After Misconduct](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/court-affirms-drug-conviction-after-misconduct-768x513.jpg) Court Affirms Drug Conviction After Misconduct Drug Crimes Drug crimes cases in the Houston often rely heavily on the testimony of police officers. We trust law enforcement to act in...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/court-affirms-drug-conviction-after-misconduct/) [![Misdemeanor Crimes: The Basics](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/misdemeanor-crimes-the-basics-768x512.jpg) Misdemeanor Crimes: The Basics Misdemeanors Every crime in Texas is categorized by the Penal Code as either a felony or a misdemeanor. And while felony charges are...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/misdemeanor-crimes-the-basics/) [![Driving While Intoxicated: The Basics](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/driving-while-intoxicated-the-basics-768x512.jpg) Driving While Intoxicated: The Basics DWI Deadly or crippling crash accidents that involve alcohol happen around every 20 minutes in Texas. It is imperative that drivers take responsibility...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/driving-while-intoxicated-the-basics/) [![Adultery in Texas: A Basic Overview](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/adultery-in-texas-a-basic-overview-768x512.jpg) Adultery in Texas: A Basic Overview Family Law In Texas, adultery is not a crime. A spouse will not get a spot on their criminal record, pay a fine or...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/adultery-in-texas-a-basic-overview/) [![Why High-Profile Divorce Cases Stay Hidden](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/why-high-profile-divorce-cases-stay-hidden-768x512.jpg) Why High-Profile Divorce Cases Stay Hidden Family Law If you think that you getting all the required dopes from on-going high-profile cases in Texas, then perhaps you are mistaken. The...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/why-high-profile-divorce-cases-stay-hidden/) [![Texas DWI Cases With Open Containers](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/texas-dwi-cases-with-open-containers-768x576.jpg) Texas DWI Cases With Open Containers DWI Insights from a Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a scary experience. When...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-dwi-cases-with-open-containers/) [![Child and Spousal Support in Houston](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/child-and-spousal-support-in-houston-768x512.jpg) Child and Spousal Support in Houston Family Law One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is dealing with the financial impacts. This can be made doubly hard if...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/child-and-spousal-support-in-houston/) [![Traffic Violations in League City or Galveston](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/traffic-violations-in-league-city-or-galveston-768x405.jpg) Traffic Violations in League City or Galveston Misdemeanors We love living in Texas, and in particular, the Houston metropolitan area. With so much to do in the city, and the...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/traffic-violations-in-league-city-or-galveston/) [![Income Tax Issues After Divorce](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/income-tax-issues-after-divorce-768x459.jpg) Income Tax Issues After Divorce Family Law There are a number of details that need to be sorted out in a divorce. One you may not immediately think of...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/income-tax-issues-after-divorce/) [![When Is a Misdemeanor a Lesser Included Offense?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/when-is-a-misdemeanor-a-lesser-included-offense-768x513.jpg) When Is a Misdemeanor a Lesser Included Offense? Misdemeanors Texas prosecutors often charge misdemeanor crimes as “lesser included offenses” to felony counts. This commonly occurs in assault cases. Under Section 22.01...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/when-is-a-misdemeanor-a-lesser-included-offense/) [![What Evidence Can Prove Drunk Driving?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/what-evidence-can-prove-drunk-driving-768x512.jpg) What Evidence Can Prove Drunk Driving? DWI Under Texas law, drunk driving occurs whenever someone operates a motor vehicle with a measured blood-alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 percent....](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-evidence-can-prove-drunk-driving/) - [« Previous Page](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/19/) - [1](https://tadlaw.com/blog/) - … - [18](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/18/) - [19](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/19/) - [20](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/20/) - [21](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/21/) - [22](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/22/) - … - [29](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/29/) - [Next Page »](https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/21/) --- Source: https://tadlaw.com/blog/page/20/