Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Sexual assault and rape are perhaps the most serious crimes in Texas short of murder. Texas classifies many types of… Continue reading Can Evidence of Prior Bad Acts Convict Me of Rape in Texas?
Read MoreHow Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Spousal support in Texas may be ordered by the court as part of a divorce proceeding or contractually agreed upon… Continue reading How Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Read MoreWhen Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Texas courts recognize both premarital and post-marital (or marital) property agreements. A post-marital agreement may provide for the “partition or… Continue reading When Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?
Read MoreHow Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Theft and shoplifting are among the most common types of misdemeanor crimes prosecuted in Texas. The severity of a theft… Continue reading How Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?
Read MoreDoes My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
It is widely believed that more than 1 million undocumented immigrants currently live in Texas. A person’s immigration status can… Continue reading Does My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?
Read MoreCan a Breach of Contract Lead to Criminal Charges?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many white collar crime prosecutions in the Houston area revolve around fraud. In some cases, a civil breach of contract… Continue reading Can a Breach of Contract Lead to Criminal Charges?
Read MoreWhen Can Texas Courts Require Probation for My Child?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Juvenile Crimes
In Texas, many juvenile offenses can lead a judge to place a child on probation. The actual terms of probation… Continue reading When Can Texas Courts Require Probation for My Child?
Read MoreHow “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
One thing that elevates simple assault to aggravated assault in Texas is when the accused “commits serious bodily injury” to… Continue reading How “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Read MoreDo Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
A protective order is designed to protect Houston-area residents from the threat of family violence, which under Texas law includes… Continue reading Do Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Read MoreThe Difficulty of Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas treats domestic violence more harshly than other types of violent crime. For example, assault is normally prosecuted as a… Continue reading The Difficulty of Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge
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