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
Read MoreTaking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
“Finders, keepers,” is an old idiom you probably first learned on the schoolyard playground. It is not, however, a valid… Continue reading Taking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Read MoreHow “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges are not limited to possession of controlled substances. Many defendants find themselves facing additional felony charges of “tampering”… Continue reading How “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
Read MoreCourt: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you fail to pay a required toll on a county road, you commit a misdemeanor traffic violation punishable by… Continue reading Court: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals Reverses San Antonio Man’s Conviction for Tampering with Government Records
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
Details matter when it comes to white collar crimes. As with any criminal case, the burden is on the prosecution… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses San Antonio Man’s Conviction for Tampering with Government Records
Read MoreHow Your Internet Search History May Be Used Against You in a Sex Crimes Trial
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
The Internet is a wonderful tool that allows access to information in an unprecedented manner. But it is an equally… Continue reading How Your Internet Search History May Be Used Against You in a Sex Crimes Trial
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