Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses
For most Houston-area residents, our primary interaction with the police comes during citations for traffic violations. A traffic stop is… Continue reading When Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
When a Texas divorce case involves minor children of the two parties, a court must address such issues as custody,… Continue reading What are the Child’s Best Interests Factors Under Galveston, TX Custody Laws?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
“Running away won’t solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly… Continue reading You Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are tried for any kind of criminal offense in Texas, the trial judge is responsible for instructing the… Continue reading What Happens When a Houston Criminal Court Judge Gives Bad Jury Instructions?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
While parties are free to agree on property division in a divorce case, in the event of a dispute, Texas… Continue reading Dividing Business Interests in Galveston, TX Divorce Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
In cases involving white collar crimes, it is not uncommon for a state or federal court to require a convicted… Continue reading Can I Be Required to Pay Restitution If I’m Convicted of Fraud?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence gathers data from all US states, and the statistics on the frequency of domestic… Continue reading Developing a Safety Plan in a Texas Domestic Violence Case
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
In a criminal trial, hearsay evidence is typically inadmissible to establish the defendant’s guilt. A hearsay statement is one that… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Evidence Admissible in a Sex Crimes Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Can the police stop you and ask you to identify yourself? The answer to this question depends on the circumstances.… Continue reading Can I Be Charged With a Misdemeanor for Failing to Identify Myself to the Police?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Although DWI cases are frequently associated with blood-alcohol and field sobriety tests, neither of these things are absolutely necessary before… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?
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