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
Read MoreHow Does the COVID-19 Emergency Impact Texas Open Container Laws?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for the hospitality industry in Texas. Many restaurants are surviving on takeout and delivery… Continue reading How Does the COVID-19 Emergency Impact Texas Open Container Laws?
Read MoreWhat Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
In its simplest form, misdemeanor theft involves taking someone else’s property without their consent. If you took the property by… Continue reading What Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?
Read MoreHow Prescription Drugs & Driving Can Lead to Murder Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, DUI
A felony DWI can become a murder charge if someone dies at the hands of a legally intoxicated driver. Texas… Continue reading How Prescription Drugs & Driving Can Lead to Murder Charges
Read MoreDoes an Illegible Signature On a Warrant Invalidate the Results of a DWI Blood Test?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
If a police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they can ask you for consent to perform a blood test.… Continue reading Does an Illegible Signature On a Warrant Invalidate the Results of a DWI Blood Test?
Read MoreWhat Evidence Is Needed to Prove Domestic Violence by Strangulation in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence allegations can quickly lead to felony charges depending on the circumstances. Under Texas law, it is a second-degree… Continue reading What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Domestic Violence by Strangulation in Texas?
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