Posted by Tad 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 MoreIs Failing to Identify Myself to a Police Officer a Crime?
Posted by Tad 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 MoreWill a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Posted by Tad 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 MoreMontgomery County Man Charged with Intoxication Assault & Manslaughter After Boat Accident
Posted by Jeremy Odom | 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 MoreHow a 3rd DWI Conviction Could Imprison You For Life
Posted by Tad 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 MoreThe Use of “Relationship” Evidence in Texas Criminal Domestic Violence Trials
Posted by Tad 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 MoreWhen Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
Posted by Tad 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 MoreIs My “Mere Presence” Near Illegal Drugs Enough to Prove Possession?
Posted by Tad 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?
Read MoreDo You Have the Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses at a Bail Hearing?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Bail, Conviction, Criminal Defense
The United States Constitution and Texas law guarantee a criminal defendant’s right to seek and receive reasonable bail pending trial.… Continue reading Do You Have the Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses at a Bail Hearing?
Read MoreAnswers to FAQs About Racketeering White Collar Crime in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Racketeering, Understanding Texas Law, White Collar Crime
There are numerous criminal offenses lumped together under the unofficial term “white-collar crime,” and racketeering involves some of the most… Continue reading Answers to FAQs About Racketeering White Collar Crime in Texas
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