Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes cases in Texas often start when a police officer conducts a search and finds illegal narcotics on the… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?
Read MoreWhat Constitutes “Adultery” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Although unhappy couples can obtain a no-fault divorce in Texas, there are cases where one spouse wishes to pursue divorce… Continue reading What Constitutes “Adultery” in Texas?
Read MoreHow a Default Judgment Works in Texas Divorce Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Divorce is a type of civil litigation in Texas. This means that one spouse must sue the other to obtain… Continue reading How a Default Judgment Works in Texas Divorce Cases
Read MoreWho Is Allowed to Present Evidence to a Texas Grand Jury?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
A grand jury proceeding is often the first stage in prosecuting a defendant suspected of white collar crimes like securities… Continue reading Who Is Allowed to Present Evidence to a Texas Grand Jury?
Read MoreHow an iPad Can Lead to a Burglary Conviction in Texas
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 MoreHow Houston Juries Resolve “He Said/She Said” Rape Cases
Posted 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 MoreHow White Collar Fraud Can Lead to a 75-Year Prison Term
Posted 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 MoreWhen Does “Stalking” Justify a Protective Order in Texas?
Posted 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 MoreAre “Citizen’s Arrests” Permissible in Misdemeanor Cases?
Posted 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 MoreWhen Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?
Posted 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?
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