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Protecting Your Rights During Police Interrogation Criminal Defense You've heard it before: "You have the right to remain silent." But what does that really mean during a police interrogation? The...
Why Women Choose Divorce Family Law The choice to end a marriage is an individualized decision. Nonetheless, we hear common refrains from clients, many of them women, about...
How We Challenge State Witnesses Criminal Defense At Tad Nelson & Associates, we commit ourselves to scrutinizing every element of the prosecution's case against our clients. This is especially...
Driving a School Bus While Intoxicated DWI Driving a school bus is hard work, and there is a shortage of drivers around the country. Unfortunately, many drivers are using...
Avoid BWI Charges This Summer DWI Summer is a great time to go out on the water with friends and family just to relax. But an arrest for...
How Common Medications Can Impair Driving DWI Many motorists are unaware that prescription and over-the-counter drugs can lead to a DWI charge. In fact, they seem to think that...
Forging Documents in Texas White Collar Crimes President Trump’s conviction in New York for forging business records raises interesting questions about how the case would be analyzed in Texas....
Should You Move Out Before Divorce? Family Law It is very common for one spouse to move out of a house after divorce paperwork is filed. After all, there is...
How Much Will Insurance Rise After a DWI? DWI A DWI has many downstream effects, including uncomfortable questions whenever you apply for a job or try to rent an apartment. Another...
Why Repeat DWI Offenders Need Legal Help DWI Any DWI arrest—even a first offense—is cause for concern. The state has mandatory jail time for all first-time offenders, with at least...
Summer DWI Tips for Texas Visitors DWI The Lone Star state is a popular destination in the summer for folks from all areas of the country. Millions of people...
San Antonio Councilman Arrested for DWI DWI In a high-profile DWI case that caught the attention of the San Antonio press, District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte made his first...
Handling a Protective Order Criminal Defense Protective orders are common in Texas. A family violence protective order will typically limit your ability to contact the person who sought...
Texas Murder Defense Strategies Violent Crimes The Texas Penal Code defines murder as intentionally or knowingly causing the death of another person. Texas law distinguishes between murder and...
Advanced DWI Defense With Expert Witnesses DWI If you're serious about fighting a DWI charge in Houston, using expert witnesses at trial can significantly help the chances for a...
Texas Assault Charges: What to Know Violent Crimes If you're facing assault charges, the stakes are high. It's not just a legal battle; it's a fight for your freedom, reputation,...
NFL Prospect From Texas Arrested for DWI DWI April is the NFL Draft season, when the league’s 32 teams draft the best college players to strengthen their rosters. This year’s...
Should You Appeal a Criminal Conviction? Criminal Defense Believe it or not, a conviction at trial is not the end of your criminal justice journey. Instead, you likely have a...
How DWI Field Sobriety Tests Work DWI When drivers are pulled over under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), officers often administer field sobriety tests. These tests are designed...
Drug Paraphernalia Prosecutions in Texas Drug Crimes Texas aggressively prosecutes drug offenses. Being caught with drugs or trying to sell them carries stiff penalties. The state even criminalizes owning...
Texas Cracks Down on Spring Break DWI DWI Spring Break is a time for college students to cut loose and celebrate the end of winter. Texas certainly sees its share...
How to Get the Child Support You Deserve Family Law Raising children is expensive. The average cost to raise a child from birth to high school graduation is more than $250,000. When...
Avoid “Harmless” Statements to Police Criminal Defense Getting stopped by the police is a stressful experience, and many people will do or say anything to end the encounter and...
Fighting Cybercrime Charges in Texas Criminal Defense In an era where technology intertwines with our daily lives, cybercrimes are a thing. Texas, is no stranger to these contemporary challenges....
Defenses for Texas Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Criminal Defense It's not uncommon for our clients to ask us how we're going to help them with their case. In other words, do...
Divorcing Later in Life: Common Issues Family Law Increasing numbers of Americans are divorcing in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s. We aren’t surprised. It’s never too late to start...
Marijuana Impairs Driving Longer Than You Think Drug Crimes Texas DWI laws apply to both drunk driving and drugged driving. Someone who is impaired after smoking marijuana can face a DWI...
How to Move On After a DWI DWI Getting picked up for DWI is a shocking experience for many. But an arrest does not mean the end of the world....
Underhanded Divorce Tactics Family Law Divorce does not have to be a harrowing experience, but some spouses make it that way. Any experienced family law attorney in...
New Youth Diversion Program for 2024 Criminal Defense At Tad Nelson & Associates, we have represented many juvenile offenders after arrest. Often, a worried parent calls our office after their...