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How to Get the Child Support You Deserve How to Get the Child Support You Deserve Family Law Raising children is expensive. The average cost to raise a child from birth to high school graduation is more than $250,000. When...
Avoid “Harmless” Statements to Police Avoid “Harmless” Statements to Police Criminal Defense Getting stopped by the police is a stressful experience, and many people will do or say anything to end the encounter and...
Fighting Cybercrime Charges in Texas Fighting Cybercrime Charges in Texas Criminal Defense In an era where technology intertwines with our daily lives, cybercrimes are a thing. Texas, is no stranger to these contemporary challenges....
Defenses for Texas Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Defenses for Texas Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Criminal Defense It's not uncommon for our clients to ask us how we're going to help them with their case. In other words, do...
Divorcing Later in Life: Common Issues Divorcing Later in Life: Common Issues Family Law Increasing numbers of Americans are divorcing in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s. We aren’t surprised. It’s never too late to start...
Marijuana Impairs Driving Longer Than You Think Marijuana Impairs Driving Longer Than You Think Drug Crimes Texas DWI laws apply to both drunk driving and drugged driving. Someone who is impaired after smoking marijuana can face a DWI...
How to Move On After a DWI How to Move On After a DWI DWI Getting picked up for DWI is a shocking experience for many. But an arrest does not mean the end of the world....
Underhanded Divorce Tactics Underhanded Divorce Tactics Family Law Divorce does not have to be a harrowing experience, but some spouses make it that way. Any experienced family law attorney in...
New Youth Diversion Program for 2024 New Youth Diversion Program for 2024 Criminal Defense At Tad Nelson & Associates, we have represented many juvenile offenders after arrest. Often, a worried parent calls our office after their...
HPD Arrests Hundreds on New Year’s Eve HPD Arrests Hundreds on New Year’s Eve DWI Harris County made a big push at the end of 2023 to crack down on drunk driving. Working across several agencies, the...
Texas Ranks Dangerous for Drunk Driving Texas Ranks Dangerous for Drunk Driving DWI According to some websites, Texas leads the nation in friendliness and higher education, in addition to the number of rodeos and oil...
Why Evading a DWI Arrest Makes Things Worse Why Evading a DWI Arrest Makes Things Worse DWI If you are driving and a police officer signals for you to pull over on suspicion of a possible DWI, you need...
How Prenups Affect Texas Community Property How Prenups Affect Texas Community Property Family Law When it comes to marital property division in a Texas divorce, it is important to understand how the law defines a couple's...
Retrograde Extrapolation in Houston DWI Cases Retrograde Extrapolation in Houston DWI Cases DWI When someone is arrested on suspicion of DWI and drunk driving, law enforcement will typically administer a chemical test to ascertain the...
How Texas DWI Sentencing Works How Texas DWI Sentencing Works DWI You probably know that driving with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is classified as a DWI offense in...
Texas Three Strikes Law and DWI Life Sentences Texas Three Strikes Law and DWI Life Sentences DWI The penalties for drunk driving in Texas escalate with each subsequent conviction. For example, a first offense for DWI is a Class...
Getting Evidence Excluded in Texas Criminal Cases Getting Evidence Excluded in Texas Criminal Cases Criminal Defense The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. What happens if your Fourth Amendment rights...
Teacher Retirement Savings and Divorce Teacher Retirement Savings and Divorce Family Law Teachers have one of the most important jobs in Texas, and the job comes with a lot of stress. Unfortunately, getting divorced...
Alcohol Counseling After a DWI Alcohol Counseling After a DWI DWI Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges aren’t just about courtrooms, defense strategies, and potential penalties. They're also about understanding the human element behind...
Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges Criminal Defense The financial toll of defending yourself from the government is one of the more complicated parts of the defense process. Let’s review...
Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases DWI Law enforcement agencies in Texas have increasingly turned to technological solutions to assist its DWI enforcement efforts. Among these, Alcohol Monitoring Devices...
DWI and Immigration: What Noncitizens Should Know DWI and Immigration: What Noncitizens Should Know DWI If you're an immigrant or non-citizen and find yourself entangled in a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge, there’s more at stake than...
Texas Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Texas Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown DWI Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer. But don’t expect Texas law enforcement to take any time off when it comes...
Ignition Interlock Device Violations Ignition Interlock Device Violations DWI Texas increasingly requires that motorists install a device onto their car, called an ignition interlock device or IID. This is essentially a...
Spying on Your Spouse During Divorce Spying on Your Spouse During Divorce Family Law Texas is one of the states which still allows for fault-based divorce. And one of the most popular fault grounds is adultery....
Prescription Marijuana Can Still Lead to DWI Prescription Marijuana Can Still Lead to DWI DWI In 2015, Texas transformed its marijuana laws by passing the Compassionate Use Act, which allows certain individuals to receive medical marijuana. The...
Delta-8 THC and Texas Law Delta-8 THC and Texas Law Drug Crimes As state legislatures and the federal government debate changes to cannabis scheduling and legality, Delta-8 THC—the intriguing, less intoxicating cousin of the...
Divorce and Your Child’s Education Divorce and Your Child’s Education Family Law With the start of school right around the corner, it’s time to talk about how your divorce can impact your child’s education....
How Alcohol Type Can Affect a DWI Case How Alcohol Type Can Affect a DWI Case DWI Not all alcohol is created equal. This is especially true as it relates to your BAC readings if you're suspected of Driving...
Self-Defense and Texas Law Self-Defense and Texas Law Criminal Defense In Texas, self-defense isn't just a legal defense; it's a cultural tenet. As far as the law is concerned, it's your right...