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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
An issue that often comes up in the trial of domestic violence cases is the admission of evidence regarding “extraneous… Continue reading When Is It “Unfair Prejudice” for a Prosecutor to Bring Up Additional Allegations in a Domestic Violence Case?
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