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How Serious Is Aggravated Assault in Texas? How Serious Is Aggravated Assault in Texas? Violent Crimes In Texas, aggravated assault refers to “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” causing “serious bodily injury” to another person. Aggravated assault is normally prosecuted...
Is It Theft If You Thought You Had Consent? Is It Theft If You Thought You Had Consent? Criminal Defense Theft is defined under Texas law as the crime of unlawfully appropriating property “with intent to deprive the owner” of said property....
Is Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony? Is Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony? Criminal Defense The phrase “white collar crime” usually conjures up an image of some type of massive fraud like a Ponzi scheme. But even...
Teacher-Student Sex: Is It a Crime in Texas? Teacher-Student Sex: Is It a Crime in Texas? Sex Crimes When in comes to sex crimes in Texas, the nature of the relationship between the defendant and the victim matters. For example,...
Will Texas Excuse Underage Drinking Victims? Will Texas Excuse Underage Drinking Victims? DWI There is no disputing that underage drinking, especially on college campuses, is a major problem in Texas. Underage drinking is often linked...
Texas Domestic Violence Criminal Penalties Texas Domestic Violence Criminal Penalties Violent Crimes Domestic violence–or what is called “family violence” in the Texas Penal Code–refers to “an act by a member of a family or...
Weak DWI Defense Leads to Life Sentence Weak DWI Defense Leads to Life Sentence DWI A gentleman was arrested for DWI in Weatherford, TX and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the charge. To...
New BAC Technology in Cars New BAC Technology in Cars DWI Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state officials as...
Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County Drug Crimes President Donald J. Trump stunned many political observers and pundits by winning the presidential election in 2016. He has promised that his...
Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers DWI Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including purchasing their...
Animated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal? Animated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal? Sex Crimes Understanding the Legality of Animated Porn: Virtual Child Pornography in the United States and Texas When it comes to legal matters involving...
The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017 The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017 Criminal Defense Crime shows–sometimes called “police procedurals”–have been a staple of American television since the 1950s, when Jack Webb's landmark series Dragnet featured two...
Capital Punishment Across the Country Capital Punishment Across the Country News Capital punishment–i.e., the death penalty–has been a feature of criminal justice systems dating back to ancient times. While over 100 countries across...
10 Common Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas 10 Common Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas Misdemeanors For many people in Harris and Galveston counties, their first run-in with the law will be over a misdemeanor charge. Misdemeanors are...
Common Reasons People Drink and Drive Common Reasons People Drink and Drive DWI Although most people understand the risk and legal consequences of a DWI, drinking and driving remains a common problem in Houston and...
Fighting Crystal Meth Charges in Texas Fighting Crystal Meth Charges in Texas Drug Crimes The television series Breaking Bad popularized the knowledge of crystallized methamphetamine–i.e., crystal meth–and the dangers it poses to producers and users. Indeed,...
Fighting a Texas Breathalyzer Test Fighting a Texas Breathalyzer Test DWI It is common practice in Texas DWI cases for a police officer to request a suspected drunk driver take a Breathalyzer test....
How to Contact Texas Elected Officials How to Contact Texas Elected Officials Criminal Defense It might sound old-fashioned, but one of the best ways to participate in the Texas political process is to write your elected...
Signs Police Use to Spot Drunk Drivers Signs Police Use to Spot Drunk Drivers DWI A DWI arrest can have a significant impact on your life, especially if you have never been in trouble with the law...
Phone Tips vs. Drunk Drivers Phone Tips vs. Drunk Drivers DWI Many Houston DWI arrests begin with a call to 911 or the Department of Public Safety's motorists helpline. A driver notices another...
Capping Prison Sentences Capping Prison Sentences Criminal Defense The United States has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world. According to figures published by the BBC, 737 out of...
Raising the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas Raising the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas Criminal Defense The United States is one of the few western countries to try accused juvenile offenders in an adult court system. A handful...
Warrantless Blood and Urine Tests in Texas Warrantless Blood and Urine Tests in Texas DWI In an effort to make it easier for Galveston-area prosecutors to prove DWI cases, Texas has an “implied consent” law with respect to...
How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs in Texas How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs in Texas Drug Crimes Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the “fastest-growing drug...
Kindness Is a Gift Kindness Is a Gift Criminal Defense November 13 is World Kindness Day. On this day, people around the world are urged to do kind deeds for one another...
Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries Criminal Defense Every Houston resident has the right to a “trial by jury” when charged with a criminal offense. But there are two different...
Best Taxi Services in Clear Lake Best Taxi Services in Clear Lake News Best Taxi Services in Clear Lake, TX As we approach the holiday season, The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates wants to remind...
Touring Clear Lake Like a Local Touring Clear Lake Like a Local News Touring Clear Lake, TX Area Like a Local The Clear Lake area is a widespread, active, community with endless opportunities to get out and...
Texas Motorcycle DWI Laws Texas Motorcycle DWI Laws DWI According to the most recent figures from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are approximately 4,700 motorcyclists killed in a...
Weapons Charges in a Gun-Friendly State Weapons Charges in a Gun-Friendly State Violent Crimes Texas has long had a reputation as a gun-friendly state. But that does not mean there is an absence of firearms laws....