Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Compelling prostitution–i.e., pimping–is one of the most serious sex crimes a person can be charged with, in Texas. Under the… Continue reading Houston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
In a trial involving misdemeanor crimes, the defendant has the same constitutional rights as in felony cases. This includes, among… Continue reading Understanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Texas DWI laws and the legal limit of 0.08% BAC You are probably familiar with the legal limit of 0.08… Continue reading Is Drinking & Driving Illegal Even If I Am Below the Limit?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
Fatal traffic accidents occur every day in the United States. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence or… Continue reading Edinburg Jury Acquits Man Charged with 3 Counts of DWI Manslaughter
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Misdemeanor DWI arrests in Texas often begin with a traffic stop. A police officer must first have “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading Can the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
A conviction on domestic violence charges can land you in prison for a very long time. Defendants often face an… Continue reading How Throwing a Beer Can at Your Partner Can Land You in Jail for 25 Years
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
It may surprise you to learn that the offense of driving while intoxicated does not necessarily require proof that you… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of DWI without Evidence?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
If you are arrested for drunk driving, the presence of an open container of alcohol in your vehicle can add… Continue reading An Open Container Can Escalate DWI Charges
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Hearsay statements are generally not admissible in criminal trials. Hearsay refers to any out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth… Continue reading The Role of “Outcry Witnesses” in Texas Sex Crimes Prosecutions
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Texas Driver License Issues
In Texas, a drunk driving conviction often leads to the suspension of the defendant’s Texas Driver License. The terms and… Continue reading Is License Suspension After a DWI Conviction Part of Sentencing?
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