Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
The right to a jury trial is fundamental to our criminal justice system. Having an impartial, unbiased jury is especially… Continue reading Why Jury Bias Matters When It Comes to Sex Crimes Cases
Read MoreThe State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
When Does the Prosecution’s Failure to Disclose Evidence in a DWI Case Violate a Defendant’s Constitutional Rights? Even in a… Continue reading The State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
Read MoreWhen Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Most DWI cases start with a traffic stop. An officer observes a possible traffic violation, pulls the driver over, and… Continue reading When Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
Read MoreTravis County Defendant Convicted of Theft After Allegedly Pawning Rented Music Equipment
Posted by Tad A. 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
Read MoreTexas Appeals Court Upholds 40-Year Sentence for Habitual DWI Offender Involved in Car Accident
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | 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
Read MoreThe “Community Caretaking” Exception and Drunk Driving Cases
Posted by Tad A. 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
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Do Not Attend “Anger Management” Classes Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?
Posted by Tad A. 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?
Read MoreIs Drag Racing Actually a Crime in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. 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?
Read MoreIf I’m Going to the Emergency Room, Is DWI Excusable?
Posted by Tad A. 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?
Read MoreFormer Texas Mayor, Spouse Receive New Trial on Federal Fraud and Bribery Charges
Posted by Tad A. 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
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