Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
The U.S. Constitution prohibits courts from imposing “excessive bail” in criminal cases. Among other things, this means that courts should… Continue reading Can a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Read MoreHouston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The federal government takes fraud seriously, particularly when it is the victim. Individuals charged with defrauding federal programs often face… Continue reading Houston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud
Read MoreNY Jets Fan Blamed Open-Container DWI Arrest on Team’s Loss
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Here is a story that many sports fans can relate to: Your team has just lost another game in the… Continue reading NY Jets Fan Blamed Open-Container DWI Arrest on Team’s Loss
Read MoreWhat Is “Grooming” Testimony, and How Does It Affect Sex Crimes Cases?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
In sex crimes cases, prosecutors often seek to introduce evidence of “grooming.” In broad terms, grooming refers to actions that… Continue reading What Is “Grooming” Testimony, and How Does It Affect Sex Crimes Cases?
Read MoreIs Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
As a general rule, you are not supposed to conduct any sort of “outdoor burning” in Texas. There are limited… Continue reading Is Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
Overview of the Right to Confront in Texas Criminal Prosecutions One of the basic rights you have in any Texas… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction
Read MoreHow Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
A Houston police officer only needs “reasonable suspicion” of DWI to stop and pull you over for further investigation. One… Continue reading How Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Read MoreDo Police Need to Recover a Weapon to Make a Domestic Violence Charge Stick?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence allegations can lead to serious felony charges, especially if the accuser states the defendant used or exhibited a… Continue reading Do Police Need to Recover a Weapon to Make a Domestic Violence Charge Stick?
Read MoreHow a Hit-and-Run Accident Can Lead to Felony Charges in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Many traffic violations do not involve anyone besides the driver. For instance, if you run a red light through an… Continue reading How a Hit-and-Run Accident Can Lead to Felony Charges in Texas
Read MoreIf I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug charges in Texas are resolved by a plea bargain where the defendant is placed on community supervision (probation)… Continue reading If I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?
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