Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Understanding Texas Law
The United States has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world. According to figures published by the BBC, 737… Continue reading Capping Prison Sentences
Read MoreIncreasing the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Houston Criminal Cases
The United States is one of the few western countries to try accused juvenile offenders in an adult court system.… Continue reading Increasing the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas
Read MoreWarrantless Blood & Urine Tests in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Understanding Texas Law
In an effort to make it easier for Galveston-area prosecutors to prove DWI cases, Texas has an “implied consent” law with… Continue reading Warrantless Blood & Urine Tests in Texas
Read MoreProper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Understanding Texas Law
Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the… Continue reading Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
Read MoreKindness is a Gift
Posted by Tad Nelson | Kindness is a Gift
November 13 is World Kindness Day. On this day, people around the world are urged to do kind deeds for… Continue reading Kindness is a Gift
Read MoreGrand Juries vs. Petit Juries: An Overview
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Understanding Texas Law
Every Houston resident has the right to a “trial by jury” when charged with a criminal offense. But there are… Continue reading Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries: An Overview
Read MoreTexas Motorcycle DWI Laws
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
According to the most recent figures from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are approximately 4,700 motorcyclists killed… Continue reading Texas Motorcycle DWI Laws
Read MoreSurprise: Weapons Charges in a Gun-Friendly State
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Firearms, Houston Criminal Cases
Texas has long had a reputation as a gun-friendly state. But that does not mean there is an absence of… Continue reading Surprise: Weapons Charges in a Gun-Friendly State
Read MoreBurglary, Breaking and Entering & Theft? What Is the Difference?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
There are many legal terms that people are familiar with even if they do not understand the exact meaning. “Burglary”… Continue reading Burglary, Breaking and Entering & Theft? What Is the Difference?
Read MoreCalculating Child Support in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Child Support
Under Texas law a non-custodial parent—that is, the parent who does not have physical custody of a child—may be ordered… Continue reading Calculating Child Support in Texas
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