Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Simple assault is a misdemeanor offense in Texas. Assault is defined as “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to… Continue reading Is Burning Someone on the Leg with a Cigarette Considered “Assault” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Harris County
On February 2, 2020, Harris County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of a fatal accident on Bammel North Houston… Continue reading Harris County DA May Charge Driver with Murder in Fatal Auto Accident
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can elevate a misdemeanor charge into a felony offense. For example, under Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal… Continue reading How Domestic Violence Can Raise Misdemeanor Assault to a Felony
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Not all traffic violations involve actions you make while driving a vehicle. Even if you are simply walking down a… Continue reading Can I Be Ticketed for a Traffic Violation as a Pedestrian?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
When it comes to drug crimes, law enforcement need not actually find illegal contraband on your person. If the police… Continue reading How You May Face Drug Charges Even if the Drugs Do Not Belong to You
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
A first-time DWI offense in Texas is normally a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail,… Continue reading Can I Be Arrested for DWI If I’m Not Driving?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Any criminal charge is a serious matter. But if you are already on probation–or community supervision, as it is known… Continue reading Does Admitting to a Possible Crime at a Probation Hearing Prevent Me from Arguing Self-Defense at Trial?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar crimes include a wide variety of offenses related to forgery and counterfeiting. For example, under federal law, it… Continue reading Houston Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Passport Forgery
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Even if you are not driving while intoxicated, it is still against the law in Texas to have an open… Continue reading Can Cops Arrest Me for an Open Container of Alcohol in My Car?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
In a criminal trial, the defendant has the right to introduce evidence that may serve to undermine the state’s case… Continue reading What Is the “Rape Shield” Law in Texas?
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