Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor crimes include a variety of non-violent offenses, such as forgery. Indeed, under the Texas Penal Code, forgery is a… Continue reading Austin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery
Read MoreWhen Can a Judge Force You to Testify About a DWI Accident?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
Drunk driving accidents can lead to serious criminal and civil consequences. And there are times when the intersection of civil… Continue reading When Can a Judge Force You to Testify About a DWI Accident?
Read MoreHow Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Most DWI arrests in Texas begin with an unrelated traffic stop. Assuming the officer has formed a “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading How Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Burglary
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Although many people associate a burglar with a thief who breaks into someone’s house and steals their property, the legal… Continue reading The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Burglary
Read More“Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Traffic violations are commonly used by Texas law enforcement to justify what would otherwise be an unlawful detention of a… Continue reading “Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in “organized crime.” Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Read MoreHow Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
A white collar criminal conviction often carries more than a prison sentence. In cases involving fraud, embezzlement, or other financial… Continue reading How Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence
Read MoreCan You Be Charged with an Open Container Violation in a Horse & Buggy?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Non-celebrity DWI cases typically do not make national headlines. But there is always the exception that proves the rule. Consider… Continue reading Can You Be Charged with an Open Container Violation in a Horse & Buggy?
Read MoreDoes a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
DNA testing has become popular in recent years as a consumer product. Home kits promise the ability to learn more… Continue reading Does a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Read MoreHow Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
A DWI accident can quickly turn into a murder case based on the circumstances. Texas allows for what is known… Continue reading How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?
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