Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
First-Time DWI with Child Passenger: A Felony in Texas A first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor.… Continue reading Texarkana Dad Gets 24 Months in Jail After Driving Drunk with Kids in Car
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A DWI charge is not a parking ticket. It is not something that you should try to contest yourself without… Continue reading Appeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
As a general rule, prosecutors are not allowed to introduce “character evidence” against a defendant at trial. In other words,… Continue reading Can My Ex Testify About “Prior Bad Acts” in a Criminal Domestic Violence Trial?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
While it is always important to obey the posted speed limits on Houston-area roads, you need to be especially careful… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for Speeding in an Active Construction Zone in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Two police officers knock on your door. When you answer, you notice the officers are wearing bulletproof vests and have… Continue reading When Police Officers Knock on Your Door, What Should You Do?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar
White collar crimes such as fraud often involve alleged conduct that takes place over an extended period of time. In… Continue reading Houston Judge Reverses Jury, Orders Acquittal in Adoption Mail-Fraud Case
Read MorePosted by Jeremy Odom | Open Container Violation
We have discussed Texas open container laws many times before. To briefly recap, if you are caught by law enforcement… Continue reading Comparing the Open Container Laws of Texas and Its Neighbors
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
The right to a jury trial is fundamental to our criminal justice system. Having an impartial, unbiased jury is especially… Continue reading Why Jury Bias Matters When It Comes to Sex Crimes Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
When Does the Prosecution’s Failure to Disclose Evidence in a DWI Case Violate a Defendant’s Constitutional Rights? Even in a… Continue reading The State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Most DWI cases start with a traffic stop. An officer observes a possible traffic violation, pulls the driver over, and… Continue reading When Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
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