Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Being convicted of a drug-related crime comes with serious penalties, including hefty fines and significant jail time. Certain types of… Continue reading Drug Possession vs Drug Distribution in Texas
Read MoreThe Difference Between Federal Offenses and State Crimes
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The majority of defendants who have been accused of a crime are charged in state court. It is possible, however,… Continue reading The Difference Between Federal Offenses and State Crimes
Read MoreCan Prosecutors Introduce a Defendant’s Porn Collection as Evidence of Sexual Assault?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
In a criminal trial, the prosecution’s job is to prove that the defendant committed the alleged offense. The objective is… Continue reading Can Prosecutors Introduce a Defendant’s Porn Collection as Evidence of Sexual Assault?
Read MoreWho Is Allowed to Conduct a Blood Draw in a DWI Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
When a police officer has probable cause to believe that drunk driving has occurred, the officer may ask the suspect… Continue reading Who Is Allowed to Conduct a Blood Draw in a DWI Case?
Read MoreDomestic Violence Is Not Exclusive to Marital or Romantic Relationships
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Although we often associate domestic violence with acts involving a spouse or romantic partner, in fact, Texas law provides enhanced… Continue reading Domestic Violence Is Not Exclusive to Marital or Romantic Relationships
Read MoreThe Role of a Jury in Dealing With Contested Traffic Tickets
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
When you receive a traffic ticket in Texas, you have the right to contest that ticket in court. These cases… Continue reading The Role of a Jury in Dealing With Contested Traffic Tickets
Read MoreCan Police Search My Luggage Without a Warrant If I’m Arrested at the Airport?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
The U.S. Constitution generally prohibits warrantless police searches of a suspect’s property. There are, however, multiple exceptions to this general… Continue reading Can Police Search My Luggage Without a Warrant If I’m Arrested at the Airport?
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Criminal Suspect Does Not Fully Understand Their Rights in a Police Interrogation?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Before police may lawfully start to question a criminal suspect, they must advise that suspect of their constitutional rights–namely, the… Continue reading What Happens When a Criminal Suspect Does Not Fully Understand Their Rights in a Police Interrogation?
Read MoreImpersonating a Peace Officer Lands Fort Bend County Man in Jail for 6 Months
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
Many white collar crimes involve some form of identity theft or fraud. For example, in Texas it is a Class… Continue reading Impersonating a Peace Officer Lands Fort Bend County Man in Jail for 6 Months
Read MoreWhen Can a Person Convicted of a Sex Crime Request New Testing of DNA Evidence?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Contrary to what television crime dramas would have you believe, DNA testing is not a mistake-proof way of identifying criminal… Continue reading When Can a Person Convicted of a Sex Crime Request New Testing of DNA Evidence?
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