Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Forgery, White Collar Crime
One of the most common white-collar crimes is forgery. You probably understand the concept of forgery already. If a person,… Continue reading How Forgery Can Lead to Serious Jail Time–Especially If Other People Are Involved
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Many DWI arrests start out as a traffic stop. This means that a police officer first needs “reasonable suspicion” to… Continue reading Do Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Appellate Cases
Having an open container of alcohol in your car can be a problem if you are stopped by a police… Continue reading Appeals Court Tosses Open Container Conviction
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Falsifying information, Misdemeanor Crimes
Can a police officer stop you on the street and demand identification? In some circumstances, yes. Under Texas law, when… Continue reading Is Failing to Identify Myself to a Police Officer a Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Normally, a police officer must have “probable cause” to arrest someone on suspicion of DWI or drunk driving. If the… Continue reading Will a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
Intoxication manslaughter is the legal term used in Texas to describe a death caused by a drunk driver. Most of… Continue reading Montgomery County Man Charged with Intoxication Assault & Manslaughter After Boat Accident
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Felony DWI Cases
A drunk driving charge will escalate based on the driver’s prior convictions for similar offenses. In Texas, a third DWI… Continue reading How a 3rd DWI Conviction Could Imprison You For Life
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
In most criminal trials, the prosecution cannot introduce evidence of a defendant’s “prior bad acts” to establish their guilt of… Continue reading The Use of “Relationship” Evidence in Texas Criminal Domestic Violence Trials
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses, Understanding Texas Law
Have you ever become frustrated with the flow of traffic and decided to try and “ride the shoulder” of the… Continue reading When Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Felony, Misdemeanor Crimes
You probably already know that possession of certain drugs–or “controlled substances,” as they are technically known under Texas law–is illegal.… Continue reading Is My “Mere Presence” Near Illegal Drugs Enough to Prove Possession?
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