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
Read MoreHow a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Expunction (or expungement) is a process that allows you to seek removal of records related to an arrest or criminal… Continue reading How a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Read MoreIs Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
A common problem that arises in Texas divorce cases is how to properly classify certain property. Texas is a “community… Continue reading Is Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
Read MoreHow Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Historically, adultery was one of the few legal grounds for divorce in Texas. But with the advent of “no-fault” divorce,… Continue reading How Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
You have probably heard of a “grand jury” without understanding its exact function. Unlike a trial (or “petit”) jury, a… Continue reading What Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
Read MoreWhat Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Texas, your case does not necessarily end with the… Continue reading What Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
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