What Is Considered “Entrapment” When It Comes to a Drug Crime?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Police officers often rely on undercover work and confidential informants to help gather evidence of potential drug crimes. In some… Continue reading What Is Considered “Entrapment” When It Comes to a Drug Crime?

What Is the Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Many crimes in Texas have what are known as “lesser-included offenses.” This means that based on the available evidence, a… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Identity theft is one of the most commonly prosecuted white collar crimes in Texas. If you intentionally use someone else’s… Continue reading Houston U.S. Attorney Charges DHS Employee with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

When it comes to drunk driving, the fact someone is a police officer will not necessarily help them avoid an… Continue reading Laredo Police Officer Charged with DWI After Open Container of Alcohol Found in Car

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?

Posted 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?

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?

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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Posted 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?