Posted 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
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
The right to a jury trial is fundamental to our criminal justice system. Having an impartial, unbiased jury is especially… Continue reading Why Jury Bias Matters When It Comes to Sex Crimes Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
When Does the Prosecution’s Failure to Disclose Evidence in a DWI Case Violate a Defendant’s Constitutional Rights? Even in a… Continue reading The State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Most DWI cases start with a traffic stop. An officer observes a possible traffic violation, pulls the driver over, and… Continue reading When Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
When you hear the word “theft,” your first thought might be of shoplifting or, say, snatching an individual’s purse. But… Continue reading Travis County Defendant Convicted of Theft After Allegedly Pawning Rented Music Equipment
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
How Police Investigate Drunk Driving Accidents When police respond to the scene of a car accident, they are not just… Continue reading Texas Appeals Court Upholds 40-Year Sentence for Habitual DWI Offender Involved in Car Accident
Read MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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?
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