Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Lying to the police is not just a bad idea. It can land you in serious legal trouble. Filing a… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Filing a False Police Report?
Read MoreCan I Be Tried a Second Time for DWI If the First Trial Ended in a Mistrial?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
The United States Constitution states that no person may be “subject for the same offense to be twice put in… Continue reading Can I Be Tried a Second Time for DWI If the First Trial Ended in a Mistrial?
Read MoreWhen Is Hearsay Admissible in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
A criminal domestic violence case does not necessarily mean jail time. The trial court has the discretion to instead sentence… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Admissible in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreTexas Appeals Court Throws Out Drug Conviction, 68-Year Sentence, Due to Improper Jury Instruction
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
During a traffic stop, a police officer may ask for permission to search your vehicle. You should always refuse permission.… Continue reading Texas Appeals Court Throws Out Drug Conviction, 68-Year Sentence, Due to Improper Jury Instruction
Read MoreGalveston Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Evading Arrest
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When a police officer stops you–or attempts to stop you–for suspicion of a crime, the absolute worst thing you do… Continue reading Galveston Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Evading Arrest
Read MoreHow Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crimes like forgery are often prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, which carry one year or less of jail time.… Continue reading How Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?
Read MoreHouston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Compelling prostitution–i.e., pimping–is one of the most serious sex crimes a person can be charged with, in Texas. Under the… Continue reading Houston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
Read MoreUnderstanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
In a trial involving misdemeanor crimes, the defendant has the same constitutional rights as in felony cases. This includes, among… Continue reading Understanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case
Read MoreCan the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Misdemeanor DWI arrests in Texas often begin with a traffic stop. A police officer must first have “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading Can the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
Read MoreHow Throwing a Beer Can at Your Partner Can Land You in Jail for 25 Years
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
A conviction on domestic violence charges can land you in prison for a very long time. Defendants often face an… Continue reading How Throwing a Beer Can at Your Partner Can Land You in Jail for 25 Years
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