Is Failing to Identify Myself to a Police Officer a Crime?

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?

Will a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?

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?

Posted 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

Posted 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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Field Sobriety Tests

When a police officer pulls over a suspect and suspects that they’ve consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel,… Continue reading What Happens if I Refuse a Breathalyzer During a DWI Stop?