Posted by Tad A. 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 MorePosted 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
Read MorePosted 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
Read MorePosted by Tad A. 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 MorePosted by Tad A. 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 MorePosted by Tad A. 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 MorePosted by Tad A. 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 MorePosted by Tad A. 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
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DUI
When most people think of a driving while intoxicated charge in Texas, they associate the offense with the consumption of… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a DWI for Drug Use?
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