How Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

White collar crimes like forgery are often prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, which carry one year or less of jail time.… Continue reading How Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?

Houston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

Compelling prostitution–i.e., pimping–is one of the most serious sex crimes a person can be charged with, in Texas. Under the… Continue reading Houston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

In a trial involving misdemeanor crimes, the defendant has the same constitutional rights as in felony cases. This includes, among… Continue reading Understanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Texas DWI laws and the legal limit of 0.08% BAC You are probably familiar with the legal limit of 0.08… Continue reading Is Drinking & Driving Illegal Even If I Am Below the Limit?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

Fatal traffic accidents occur every day in the United States. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence or… Continue reading Edinburg Jury Acquits Man Charged with 3 Counts of DWI Manslaughter

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

Misdemeanor DWI arrests in Texas often begin with a traffic stop. A police officer must first have “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading Can the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

A conviction on domestic violence charges can land you in prison for a very long time. Defendants often face an… Continue reading How Throwing a Beer Can at Your Partner Can Land You in Jail for 25 Years

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law

It may surprise you to learn that the offense of driving while intoxicated does not necessarily require proof that you… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of DWI without Evidence?

If you are arrested for drunk driving, the presence of an open container of alcohol in your vehicle can add… Continue reading An Open Container Can Escalate DWI Charges

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

Hearsay statements are generally not admissible in criminal trials. Hearsay refers to any out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth… Continue reading The Role of “Outcry Witnesses” in Texas Sex Crimes Prosecutions