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What Does It Mean When the Prosecution Gives an Accuser Immunity in a Domestic Violence Case?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases often come down to the word of the accuser against that of the defendant. This means that… Continue reading What Does It Mean When the Prosecution Gives an Accuser Immunity in a Domestic Violence Case?

The statute of limitations refers to a law that limits the time the state has to charge an individual with… Continue reading How the Statute of Limitations Works in Texas Criminal Cases

Before the police may lawfully search a person’s property without the owner’s consent, an officer must first obtain a search… Continue reading When Do a Police Officer’s “Misrepresentations” on a Warrant Application Matter?

Nobody likes getting telemarketing calls. One reason for this is that many such calls are schemes designed to cheat individuals… Continue reading Houston Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Acting as “Runner” in Telemarketing Scam

When you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a trial to confront and challenge the prosecution’s… Continue reading What Counts as a “Speedy Trial” in a Misdemeanor Case?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

Drunk driving is considered a “strict liability” offense in Texas. This means that your mental state is generally irrelevant. The… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?

Once police respond to a report of possible domestic violence, any evidence they legally obtain may later be used to… Continue reading Can Prosecutors Prove Domestic Violence Even With Contradictory Eyewitness Testimony?

To convict someone of drug possession, prosecutors must prove the defendant “knowingly” possessed the controlled substance in question. This can… Continue reading How Can Prosecutors Prove Someone “Knowingly” Possessed Illegal Drugs?

Texas prosecutors will often try and “enhance” a criminal case by charging the defendant with “engaging in organized criminal activity”… Continue reading How “Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity” Can Add Years to a Possible Sentence

One of the most common white-collar crimes is forgery. You probably understand the concept of forgery already. If a person,… Continue reading How Forgery Can Lead to Serious Jail Time–Especially If Other People Are Involved