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
Read MoreWhat Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges often carry significant penalties in Texas. For example, possession of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine is a… Continue reading What Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
Read MoreHow Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Child custody and visitation rights are often one of the more contentious issues addressed in a Texas divorce proceeding. Ideally,… Continue reading How Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
Read MoreHow Can I Prove the Drugs Do Not Belong to Me?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
A key issue in many Houston-area drug crimes cases is proving the defendant actually had possession of an illegal substance.… Continue reading How Can I Prove the Drugs Do Not Belong to Me?
Read MoreHow Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas, aggravated assault refers to “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” causing “serious bodily injury” to another person. Aggravated assault is… Continue reading How Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Read MoreAm I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Theft is defined under Texas law as the crime of unlawfully appropriating property “with intent to deprive the owner” of… Continue reading Am I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
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