Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
The phrase “white collar crime” usually conjures up an image of some type of massive fraud like a Ponzi scheme.… Continue reading Is Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony in Texas?
Read MoreIs it a Crime in Texas for a High School Teacher to Sleep With a Student?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
When in comes to sex crimes in Texas, the nature of the relationship between the defendant and the victim matters.… Continue reading Is it a Crime in Texas for a High School Teacher to Sleep With a Student?
Read MoreCan Shoplifting Lead to a Murder Charge?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Murder typically refers to the intentional killing of another person. But it is possible to be convicted of murder in… Continue reading Can Shoplifting Lead to a Murder Charge?
Read MoreCan My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
A criminal domestic violence case does not automatically end if the alleged victim declines to testify. Texas prosecutors can and… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
Read MoreWhen Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug crimes cases in Texas start with a traffic stop. Texas law enforcement officers are trained to profile certain… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
Read MoreCan Drunk Driving Save You From a Murder Conviction?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Capital Felonies, Drunk Driving
Murder and manslaughter are not the same thing. Murder refers to the intentional killing of another person. Manslaughter, in contrast,… Continue reading Can Drunk Driving Save You From a Murder Conviction?
Read MoreWhat Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Domestic violence–or what is called “family violence” in the Texas Penal Code–refers to “an act by a member of a… Continue reading What Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Read MoreTrump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime, Marijuana Possession
President Donald J. Trump stunned many political observers and pundits by winning the presidential election in 2016. He has promised… Continue reading Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Read MoreAnimated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
It is well-established under both federal and state laws that the manufacture, possession, and/or distribution of child pornography – that… Continue reading Animated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
Read MoreThe Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Crime shows–sometimes called “police procedurals”–have been a staple of American television since the 1950s, when Jack Webb’s landmark series Dragnet… Continue reading The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
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