Posted 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 MoreWhat Happens If Police Find Drugs in My Car After Initiating an Illegal Traffic Stop?
Posted 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 MoreCan My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
Posted 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 MoreCan the Government Come After My Property If I’m Convicted of Fraud?
Posted 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 MoreHow Precise Does an Accuser Need to Be When Testifying About a Sex Crime?
Posted 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?
Read MoreCan I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Failing to Report a Single-Car Accident?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
If you are involved in a single-car accident that results in property damage, you need to contact the police and… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Failing to Report a Single-Car Accident?
Read MoreHow Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
If a law enforcement officer suspects you of drunk driving, you will likely be subjected to a number of tests.… Continue reading How Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
Read MoreThe Potential Immigration Consequences of a Texas Domestic Violence Conviction
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Immigration has long been a politically charged subject here in the Houston area. Federal authorities have aggressively moved to deport… Continue reading The Potential Immigration Consequences of a Texas Domestic Violence Conviction
Read MoreWhat Is a “Drug-Free Zone” and How Could It Affect My Criminal Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
When it comes to drug crimes in Texas, where the offense occurs can matter a great deal. It is always… Continue reading What Is a “Drug-Free Zone” and How Could It Affect My Criminal Case?
Read MoreHouston Court Tosses Conviction Due to Improperly Seized Video Footage
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government… Continue reading Houston Court Tosses Conviction Due to Improperly Seized Video Footage
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