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
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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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
When a police officer detains you, it is important to remember that you have certain constitutional rights. For instance, you… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for “Resisting Arrest” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Federal Offenses, Open Container Violation
There are a number of national parks near Houston, including Big Thicket National Preserve, Padre Island National Seashore, and Big… Continue reading How Are Open Container Violations in a National Park Prosecuted?
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