Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many criminal cases are based on the testimony of an alleged accomplice. Prosecutors frequently convince an accomplice to cooperate in… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
There are a number of misdemeanor crimes that are more serious than you might think. Let’s take indecent exposure. The… Continue reading The Penalties for Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
One of the more common types of white collar crime prosecuted in Texas is “misapplication of fiduciary property.” In its… Continue reading How Serious Is the Charge of “Misapplication of Fiduciary Property” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Drunk driving is a criminal offense in Texas. This means that as with any crime, you have the constitutional right… Continue reading Does a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Houston-area prosecutors often pursue family violence enhancements to criminal charges in order to secure a more severe sentence for the… Continue reading What You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
One of the most common traffic violations that get drivers ticketed in the Houston area is failure to yield the… Continue reading When Can You Receive a Traffic Ticket for “Failure to Yield”?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
It’s not exactly news, but when police pull you over on a suspected traffic violation, that may simply be a… Continue reading What Happens If Police Find Drugs in My Car After Initiating an Illegal Traffic Stop?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Under Texas criminal law, a judge or jury may consider a defendant’s gang affiliation when determining a sentence. Gang membership… Continue reading Can My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
In any criminal trial, a defendant faces the possibility of a prison term or a fine if convicted. But in… Continue reading Can the Government Come After My Property If I’m Convicted of Fraud?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes, and in particular alleged offenses against children, tend to draw a strong reaction from prosecutors and the public… Continue reading How Precise Does an Accuser Need to Be When Testifying About a Sex Crime?
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