Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Police officers often rely on undercover work and confidential informants to help gather evidence of potential drug crimes. In some… Continue reading What Is Considered “Entrapment” When It Comes to a Drug Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many crimes in Texas have what are known as “lesser-included offenses.” This means that based on the available evidence, a… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
Identity theft is one of the most commonly prosecuted white collar crimes in Texas. If you intentionally use someone else’s… Continue reading Houston U.S. Attorney Charges DHS Employee with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
When it comes to drunk driving, the fact someone is a police officer will not necessarily help them avoid an… Continue reading Laredo Police Officer Charged with DWI After Open Container of Alcohol Found in Car
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes involving child victims often draw the harshest penalties under Texas law. For example, the offense of continuous sexual… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Testimony Enough to Send a Person Charged with a Sex Crime to Prison for Life?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
The Constitution guarantees every criminal defendant’s right to a “speedy” trial. This right applies to both felony and misdemeanor offenses.… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Speedy Trial” When It Comes to a Misdemeanor Offense?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Blood Draw Cases, DWI Appellate Cases
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all Texas residents from “unreasonable” searches and seizures. This includes mandatory testing… Continue reading Do Cops Need A 2nd Warrant to Draw Blood During DWI Arrests?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
First-Time DWI with Child Passenger: A Felony in Texas A first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor.… Continue reading Texarkana Dad Gets 24 Months in Jail After Driving Drunk with Kids in Car
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A DWI charge is not a parking ticket. It is not something that you should try to contest yourself without… Continue reading Appeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
As a general rule, prosecutors are not allowed to introduce “character evidence” against a defendant at trial. In other words,… Continue reading Can My Ex Testify About “Prior Bad Acts” in a Criminal Domestic Violence Trial?
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