Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law, In The News
A first-time arrest for DWI is normally a simple misdemeanor in Texas. This means that if tried and convicted, the… Continue reading What If I’m Arrested for DWI While on Parole in Texas?
Read MoreMust Police Advise Me of My Rights After a DWI Accident?
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
There is a common misconception that a police officer is always legally required to advise you of your constitutional rights… Continue reading Must Police Advise Me of My Rights After a DWI Accident?
Read MoreIs an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
In deciding whether or not to charge a person with DWI, Houston-area law enforcement officers will often rely on the… Continue reading Is an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Judge Fails to Give Proper Jury Instructions in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Every Texas criminal defendant has the right to a trial by jury. This includes criminal allegations of domestic violence, or… Continue reading What Happens When a Judge Fails to Give Proper Jury Instructions in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreHow an Apparent “Wide Right” Turn Can Lead to More Serious Legal Problems in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Traffic violations often lead to the pursuit of other criminal charges, such as DWI or possession of illegal drugs. That… Continue reading How an Apparent “Wide Right” Turn Can Lead to More Serious Legal Problems in Texas
Read MoreWhat Is a Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Evidence to the Defense in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
There is a basic rule in criminal defense law that a defendant cannot advance a legal theory on appeal if… Continue reading What Is a Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Evidence to the Defense in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreFederal Court Upholds Houston Doctor’s Sentence in Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar crimes such as fraud often involve multiple defendants accused of participating in a conspiracy. While prosecutors must prove… Continue reading Federal Court Upholds Houston Doctor’s Sentence in Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
Read MoreWhat Evidence Is Necessary to Prove an Open Container Violation?
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
Most states have some form of open container law. In Texas, this refers to a specific statute that prohibits an… Continue reading What Evidence Is Necessary to Prove an Open Container Violation?
Read MoreUnderstanding the Prosecution’s Duty to “Elect” in Sex Crimes Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
When a person is charged with a sex crime, they have the right to understand the exact charge against them.… Continue reading Understanding the Prosecution’s Duty to “Elect” in Sex Crimes Cases
Read MoreWho Can Take Samples of My Blood Following a Possible DWI Accident?
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents
When police suspect drunk driving played a role in an auto accident, they may seek to force the defendant to… Continue reading Who Can Take Samples of My Blood Following a Possible DWI Accident?
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