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Crime shows–sometimes called “police procedurals”–have been a staple of American television since the 1950s, when Jack Webb’s landmark series Dragnet… Continue reading The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
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Capital punishment–i.e., the death penalty–has been a feature of criminal justice systems dating back to ancient times. While over 100… Continue reading Capital Punishments around the Country
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For many people in Harris and Galveston counties, their first run-in with the law will be over a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading 10 Common Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas
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Although most people understand the risk and legal consequences of a DWI, drinking and driving remains a common problem in… Continue reading Common Reasons People Drink and Drive
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The television series Breaking Bad popularized the knowledge of crystallized methamphetamine–i.e., crystal meth–and the dangers it poses to producers and… Continue reading How to Fight a Crystal Meth Possession or Distribution Charge in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Understanding Texas Law
It might sound old-fashioned, but one of the best ways to participate in the Texas political process is to write… Continue reading How to Identify and Write Elected Representatives in Texas
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The United States has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world. According to figures published by the BBC, 737… Continue reading Capping Prison Sentences
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The United States is one of the few western countries to try accused juvenile offenders in an adult court system.… Continue reading Increasing the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas
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In an effort to make it easier for Galveston-area prosecutors to prove DWI cases, Texas has an “implied consent” law with… Continue reading Warrantless Blood & Urine Tests in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Understanding Texas Law
Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the… Continue reading Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
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