Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you have been pulled over and cited for a traffic violation, you might be wondering if the officer is… Continue reading Are There Traffic Ticket “Quotas” in Texas?
Read MoreDo Prosecutors Have to Disclose the Identity of Confidential Informant in Drug Cases?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Texas law enforcement often relies on “confidential informants” to assist them in making drug arrests. By law, the prosecution may… Continue reading Do Prosecutors Have to Disclose the Identity of Confidential Informant in Drug Cases?
Read MoreCan “Bail Jumping” Be Used as Evidence Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a criminal offense in Texas, the court will set bail as a condition of your… Continue reading Can “Bail Jumping” Be Used as Evidence Against You in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreAppeals Court Upholds Former Texas City Manager’s 35-Year Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crimes are no laughing matter, especially when the defendant is a public official. The misuse of government funds… Continue reading Appeals Court Upholds Former Texas City Manager’s 35-Year Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud
Read MoreDo Texas Open Container Laws Apply to Passengers in RVs or Motorhomes?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Texas is one of the most popular states when it comes to purchases of motorhomes and recreational vehicles. Indeed, many… Continue reading Do Texas Open Container Laws Apply to Passengers in RVs or Motorhomes?
Read MoreThe Use of Expert Testimony in Texas Misdemeanor Cases
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Although misdemeanor crimes carry less severe punishments than felonies, Texas prosecutors still take these “lesser” cases seriously. Indeed, it is… Continue reading The Use of Expert Testimony in Texas Misdemeanor Cases
Read MoreCan Statements by an Off-Duty Cop Lead to DWI Charges?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
When it comes to a possible drunk driving situation, a police officer is not your friend. Even if you happen… Continue reading Can Statements by an Off-Duty Cop Lead to DWI Charges?
Read MoreIs “Necessity” a Valid Defense to Drunk Driving in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Everyone knows you are not supposed to drive while intoxicated. But are there situations where you have to drive drunk… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Valid Defense to Drunk Driving in Texas?
Read MoreDoes a Blood Sample Search Warrant Cover Testing for Evidence of Intoxication?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
When police suspect that drunk driving played a role in a car accident, officers may seek a search warrant in… Continue reading Does a Blood Sample Search Warrant Cover Testing for Evidence of Intoxication?
Read MoreHow Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
In any criminal trial, the defendant has a constitutional right not to testify. The jury is not allowed to infer… Continue reading How Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
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