Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for the hospitality industry in Texas. Many restaurants are surviving on takeout and delivery… Continue reading How Does the COVID-19 Emergency Impact Texas Open Container Laws?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
In its simplest form, misdemeanor theft involves taking someone else’s property without their consent. If you took the property by… Continue reading What Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, DUI
A felony DWI can become a murder charge if someone dies at the hands of a legally intoxicated driver. Texas… Continue reading How Prescription Drugs & Driving Can Lead to Murder Charges
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
If a police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they can ask you for consent to perform a blood test.… Continue reading Does an Illegible Signature On a Warrant Invalidate the Results of a DWI Blood Test?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence allegations can quickly lead to felony charges depending on the circumstances. Under Texas law, it is a second-degree… Continue reading What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Domestic Violence by Strangulation in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
DWI cases usually start with a routine traffic stop. But when a police officer suspects there may be more than… Continue reading How Long Can Police “Reasonably” Detain a DWI Suspect?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you have ever been pulled over for a traffic violation, you know the first thing a police officer will… Continue reading Texas Woman Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail for Driving with “Altered” Vehicle Registration Sticker
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
“Theft” is the criminal offense of appropriating property without the owner’s consent. Not all theft involves violence, mind you. Simply… Continue reading Is Misusing a Company Credit Card Actually a Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
How many times have you seen a television show or movie where someone tries to “flush the drugs down the… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Throwing Pill Bottle Over Fence in View of Witnesses Was Not “Tampering”
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
When a person is convicted of certain federal crimes, they can be ordered to pay restitution–i.e., compensation–to their victims. This… Continue reading Fifth Circuit: BP Not Entitled to “Restitution” for Its Costs in Helping FBI Catch Rogue Employee
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