Can a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law

Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as… Continue reading Can a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?

Is Public Intoxication the Same as an Open Container Violation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Texas liquor laws are often confusing for many residents. Behavior that seems harmless enough can easily land you in hot… Continue reading Is Public Intoxication the Same as an Open Container Violation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

Contrary to what television crime dramas would have you believe, DNA testing is not a mistake-proof way of identifying criminal… Continue reading When Can a Person Convicted of a Sex Crime Request New Testing of DNA Evidence?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Shoplifting is one of the more common misdemeanor crimes that occur in Texas. Legally speaking, shoplifting is a form of… Continue reading Is It Still Considered Shoplifting If the Stolen Items Never Leave the Store?

When you are injured in a car accident and receiving emergency medical treatment, that would not seem like the ideal… Continue reading Can Police Get My Consent to Draw Blood While I’m in the Hospital After a Wreck?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Although most DWI arrests come from traffic stops, the truth is that anytime a police officer observes–or is informed of–possible… Continue reading Can an Off-Duty Officer Working a Second Job Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

In domestic violence cases, as with any criminal matter, prosecutors may rely on circumstantial and/or direct evidence to establish a… Continue reading The Burden of Proof in a Domestic Violence Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law

Most DWI arrests begin with a police officer observing a possible traffic violation and pulling the driver over to give… Continue reading Can Cops Outside of Their Jurisdiction Initiate DWI Arrests?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

If you have been pulled over and cited for a traffic violation, you might be wondering if the officer is… Continue reading Are There Traffic Ticket “Quotas” in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Texas law enforcement often relies on “confidential informants” to assist them in making drug arrests. By law, the prosecution may… Continue reading Do Prosecutors Have to Disclose the Identity of Confidential Informant in Drug Cases?