Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
When a person is convicted of certain federal crimes, they can be ordered to pay restitution–i.e., compensation–to their victims. This… Continue reading Fifth Circuit: BP Not Entitled to “Restitution” for Its Costs in Helping FBI Catch Rogue Employee
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
When it comes to sex offenses and sex crimes, Texas prosecutors may look to charge someone other than the actual… Continue reading Can a Parent Be Charged With a Crime If They Failed to Stop the Other Parent’s Sexual Abuse of Their Child?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Federal Offenses, Open Container Violation
Having an open container of alcohol in your car is basically an invitation for police to stop and investigate you… Continue reading How an Open Container May Give Police “Probable Cause” to Investigate You for Other Crimes
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Felony DWI Cases, Field Sobriety Tests
In most cases, a first-time DWI is a misdemeanor under Texas law. But if there was a child–i.e., a person… Continue reading What’s the Penalty for DWI with My Kids in the Car?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Lying to the police is not just a bad idea. It can land you in serious legal trouble. Filing a… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Filing a False Police Report?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
When there is any evidence to suggest that a traffic accident was the result of intoxication–which covers both drug and… Continue reading Corpus Christi Man Receives 60-Years After Fatal Highway 281 Accident
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
The United States Constitution states that no person may be “subject for the same offense to be twice put in… Continue reading Can I Be Tried a Second Time for DWI If the First Trial Ended in a Mistrial?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
A criminal domestic violence case does not necessarily mean jail time. The trial court has the discretion to instead sentence… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Admissible in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law, DWI Appellate Cases
Understanding the Differences Between Class A and Class B DWI Misdemeanors in Texas When facing a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)… Continue reading Differences Between Class A & B Misdemeanor Texas DWIs
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
In some cases, you may be able to get a drunk driving arrest removed or “expunged” from your record. Expunction… Continue reading With a Prior Conviction, Can a DWI Arrest Be Expunged?
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