Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?
Read MoreHow One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
If you are married, any property that you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is considered part of your… Continue reading How One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
Read MoreIs Touching the “Fog Line” a Traffic Violation in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Houston-area police are always on the lookout for potential traffic violations that may justify stopping a driver. But sometimes the… Continue reading Is Touching the “Fog Line” a Traffic Violation in Texas?
Read MoreDo Houston Police Illegally Prolong Traffic Stops to Seek Evidence of Drug Crimes?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Many Houston-area residents find themselves facing serious drug charges because they do not understand their legal rights when stopped by… Continue reading Do Houston Police Illegally Prolong Traffic Stops to Seek Evidence of Drug Crimes?
Read MoreIntent and the Felony-Murder Rule in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common issue in criminal defense law is addressing the issue of “intent.” For example, if a defendant accidentally killed… Continue reading Intent and the Felony-Murder Rule in Texas
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court to Reconsider Property Division in Fault-Based Divorces
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Texas is a community property state. In plain terms, this means that all property acquired during a couple’s marriage is… Continue reading Texas Supreme Court to Reconsider Property Division in Fault-Based Divorces
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Can Turn Your Misdemeanor Assault Charge Into a Felony
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Crimes involving domestic abuse in the Galveston area often carry significantly higher penalties than similar offenses against other persons. A… Continue reading Domestic Abuse Can Turn Your Misdemeanor Assault Charge Into a Felony
Read MoreDefendant Who Said Crimes Were “Only White Collar” Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
There are many Texas residents who still do not appreciate the severity of white collar crimes. If you commit theft… Continue reading Defendant Who Said Crimes Were “Only White Collar” Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Read MoreUnderstanding How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Domestic Violence Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
When a Galveston area resident is a victim of actual or imminent domestic violence, they have the right to seek… Continue reading Understanding How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Domestic Violence Cases
Read MoreHow Civil Commitment for “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes and sexually based offenses carry more than a social stigma. A conviction often requires defendants to permanently register… Continue reading How Civil Commitment for “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
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