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?
Read MoreCan a Houston Judge Order Me to Pay Retroactive Child Support?
Posted 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 MoreWhat Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?
Posted 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 MoreWhen Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?
Posted 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 MoreWhat Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
Posted 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?
Read MoreTaking Burglary Seriously in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Although burglary is often portrayed in a somewhat comical light–think of the masked man wearing stripes and carrying a sack… Continue reading Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas
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