Posted by Tad Nelson | Houston Criminal Cases
Electronic devices are a valuable commodity and a frequent target of burglary. But today’s “smart” devices, including tablets and phones,… Continue reading How an iPad Can Lead to a Burglary Conviction in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Rape trials often come down to the conflicting testimony of the accuser and the defendant. Even though prosecutors must prove… Continue reading How Houston Juries Resolve “He Said/She Said” Rape Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
There is a popular misconception that white collar crimes are treated less harshly by the criminal justice system in Texas… Continue reading How White Collar Fraud Can Lead to a 75-Year Prison Term
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
A protective order does not necessarily require an overt act of violence, such as proof of domestic violence. Under Texas… Continue reading When Does “Stalking” Justify a Protective Order in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor offenses like theft or a first-time DWI may not carry the same potential for lengthy prison sentences as felonies… Continue reading Are “Citizen’s Arrests” Permissible in Misdemeanor Cases?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Pre- and post-marital agreements are commonly used to prevent the formation of “community property” during a marriage. In other words,… Continue reading When Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Child Support
Child support is established by court order in Texas. Typically the parent subject to the order is only required to… Continue reading Can a Houston Judge Order Me to Pay Retroactive Child Support?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
One of the most common traffic violations we see in the Houston area is failing to legally stop at a… Continue reading What Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
One of the most common types of white collar crime in Texas is identity fraud. Under Section 32.51 of the… Continue reading When Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has… Continue reading What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
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