Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Shoplifting is one of the more common misdemeanor crimes that occur in Texas. Legally speaking, shoplifting is a form of… Continue reading Is It Still Considered Shoplifting If the Stolen Items Never Leave the Store?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Although most DWI arrests come from traffic stops, the truth is that anytime a police officer observes–or is informed of–possible… Continue reading Can an Off-Duty Officer Working a Second Job Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
In domestic violence cases, as with any criminal matter, prosecutors may rely on circumstantial and/or direct evidence to establish a… Continue reading The Burden of Proof in a Domestic Violence Case
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you have been pulled over and cited for a traffic violation, you might be wondering if the officer is… Continue reading Are There Traffic Ticket “Quotas” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Texas law enforcement often relies on “confidential informants” to assist them in making drug arrests. By law, the prosecution may… Continue reading Do Prosecutors Have to Disclose the Identity of Confidential Informant in Drug Cases?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a criminal offense in Texas, the court will set bail as a condition of your… Continue reading Can “Bail Jumping” Be Used as Evidence Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crimes are no laughing matter, especially when the defendant is a public official. The misuse of government funds… Continue reading Appeals Court Upholds Former Texas City Manager’s 35-Year Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Although misdemeanor crimes carry less severe punishments than felonies, Texas prosecutors still take these “lesser” cases seriously. Indeed, it is… Continue reading The Use of Expert Testimony in Texas Misdemeanor Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In any criminal trial, the defendant has a constitutional right not to testify. The jury is not allowed to infer… Continue reading How Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
An issue that often comes up in the trial of domestic violence cases is the admission of evidence regarding “extraneous… Continue reading When Is It “Unfair Prejudice” for a Prosecutor to Bring Up Additional Allegations in a Domestic Violence Case?
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