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Travis County Defendant Convicted of Theft After Allegedly Pawning Rented Music Equipment

Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

When you hear the word “theft,” your first thought might be of shoplifting or, say, snatching an individual’s purse. But… Continue reading Travis County Defendant Convicted of Theft After Allegedly Pawning Rented Music Equipment

Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents

How Police Investigate Drunk Driving Accidents When police respond to the scene of a car accident, they are not just… Continue reading Texas Appeals Court Upholds 40-Year Sentence for Habitual DWI Offender Involved in Car Accident

Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI

Normally, a police officer requires “probable cause” to initiate a traffic stop or investigate a person suspected of DWI. But… Continue reading The “Community Caretaking” Exception and Drunk Driving Cases

Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence

Criminal domestic violence charges do not automatically mean jail time. In many cases, particularly with first-time offenders, a judge will… Continue reading What Happens If I Do Not Attend “Anger Management” Classes Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Drag racing is a popular sport in Texas. But it is important to distinguish the legal, organized sport of drag… Continue reading Is Drag Racing Actually a Crime in Texas?

Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law

Although we often refer to DWI as “drunk driving,” the reality is that alcohol does not have to play any… Continue reading If I’m Going to the Emergency Room, Is DWI Excusable?

Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime

When charged with a white collar crime, whether at the federal or state level, you have a constitutional right to… Continue reading Former Texas Mayor, Spouse Receive New Trial on Federal Fraud and Bribery Charges

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for the hospitality industry in Texas. Many restaurants are surviving on takeout and delivery… Continue reading How Does the COVID-19 Emergency Impact Texas Open Container Laws?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

In its simplest form, misdemeanor theft involves taking someone else’s property without their consent. If you took the property by… Continue reading What Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?

Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents, DUI

A felony DWI can become a murder charge if someone dies at the hands of a legally intoxicated driver. Texas… Continue reading How Prescription Drugs & Driving Can Lead to Murder Charges