Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes involving child victims often draw the harshest penalties under Texas law. For example, the offense of continuous sexual… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Testimony Enough to Send a Person Charged with a Sex Crime to Prison for Life?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
The Constitution guarantees every criminal defendant’s right to a “speedy” trial. This right applies to both felony and misdemeanor offenses.… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Speedy Trial” When It Comes to a Misdemeanor Offense?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Blood Draw Cases, DWI Appellate Cases
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all Texas residents from “unreasonable” searches and seizures. This includes mandatory testing… Continue reading Do Cops Need A 2nd Warrant to Draw Blood During DWI Arrests?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
First-Time DWI with Child Passenger: A Felony in Texas A first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor.… Continue reading Texarkana Dad Gets 24 Months in Jail After Driving Drunk with Kids in Car
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A DWI charge is not a parking ticket. It is not something that you should try to contest yourself without… Continue reading Appeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
As a general rule, prosecutors are not allowed to introduce “character evidence” against a defendant at trial. In other words,… Continue reading Can My Ex Testify About “Prior Bad Acts” in a Criminal Domestic Violence Trial?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
While it is always important to obey the posted speed limits on Houston-area roads, you need to be especially careful… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for Speeding in an Active Construction Zone in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Helpful Information
When Police Officers Knock on Your Door, What Should You Do? Two police officers knock on your door. The cops… Continue reading When Police Officers Knock on Your Door, What Should You Do?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar
White collar crimes such as fraud often involve alleged conduct that takes place over an extended period of time. In… Continue reading Houston Judge Reverses Jury, Orders Acquittal in Adoption Mail-Fraud Case
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
We have discussed Texas open container laws many times before. To briefly recap, if you are caught by law enforcement… Continue reading Comparing the Open Container Laws of Texas and Its Neighbors
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