Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Traffic violations are commonly used by Texas law enforcement to justify what would otherwise be an unlawful detention of a… Continue reading “Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in “organized crime.” Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Read MoreHow Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
A white collar criminal conviction often carries more than a prison sentence. In cases involving fraud, embezzlement, or other financial… Continue reading How Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence
Read MoreDoes a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
DNA testing has become popular in recent years as a consumer product. Home kits promise the ability to learn more… Continue reading Does a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Read More“Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads… Continue reading “Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Read MoreCan a Jury Convict Me If Domestic Violence Even If the Accuser Recants?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious matter under Texas law. In some cases it can lead to felony charges and put… Continue reading Can a Jury Convict Me If Domestic Violence Even If the Accuser Recants?
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Anytime that you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation, you must present your driver’s license. Most… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
Read MoreCan a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
One of the most important principles of criminal defense law in Texas is that every defendant has the right to… Continue reading Can a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Read MoreTexas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The two biggest mistakes that criminal defendants make is speaking to the police outside the presence of a qualified criminal… Continue reading Texas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Read MoreHow Civil Commitment of “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
When a person is convicted of sex offense or sex crime in Texas, their sentence does not necessarily end when… Continue reading How Civil Commitment of “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
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