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Challenging Evidence in Criminal Cases Challenging Evidence in Criminal Cases Criminal Defense Evidence is the linchpin of any criminal case. Whether you're charged with a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony in Harris County,...
How to Act in Court How to Act in Court Criminal Defense Houston DWI cases are decided on evidence, specifically proof that you were legally intoxicated when driving a motor vehicle in public. But...
Auto Insurance and DWI Convictions Auto Insurance and DWI Convictions DWI If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI in Houston, the long term implications can extend beyond your stints at the courthouse. An...
How to Avoid Post-Divorce Problems How to Avoid Post-Divorce Problems Family Law Finally getting your divorce decree is a relief. But believe it or not, many divorcees suddenly find themselves confronting surprise challenges. Maybe...
BYOB Establishments and Houston DWI BYOB Establishments and Houston DWI DWI Texas tightly regulates establishments that sell alcohol. But many bars and restaurants in Houston operate as bring your own bottle, or BYOB....
Man Jailed for Years Before DWI Charges Tossed Man Jailed for Years Before DWI Charges Tossed DWI A disturbing media story highlights the importance of hiring your own legal counsel to represent you in criminal cases, including DWI. According...
Myths About Prenuptial Agreements Myths About Prenuptial Agreements Family Law With a prenuptial agreement, a couple can decide important issues regarding marital property and alimony before they ever get married. In the...
Explaining a DWI in a Job Interview Explaining a DWI in a Job Interview DWI One of the worst things about a DWI arrest is having to explain it to people. Although most people will remain in...
Texas DWI BAC False Positives and Your Rights Texas DWI BAC False Positives and Your Rights DWI If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI and you feel there’s problems with the BAC test, you’re not alone. During our experience...
College Disciplinary Proceedings Defense College Disciplinary Proceedings Defense Criminal Defense College Campuses & Disciplinary Matters You're pursuing your academic dreams in one of Greater Houston's esteemed institutions. Before you know it you're...
Will Texas Follow Utah’s Legal Limit? Will Texas Follow Utah’s Legal Limit? DWI In 2017, Utah became the first state to lower its legal limit from 0.08% to 0.05%. The move was controversial. For example,...
Defenses to Child Passenger DWI Charges Defenses to Child Passenger DWI Charges DWI As an attorney with decades of experience in criminal law, I understand the anxiety that a DWI charge can elicit. When a...
Wrongly Accused of DWI? What to Do Wrongly Accused of DWI? What to Do DWI If you're one of the many individuals who felt they were wrongfully arrested for DWI, know that you're not alone. There are...
Firefighter Faces Harsh DWI Consequences Firefighter Faces Harsh DWI Consequences DWI A story out of Dallas provides alarming proof that anyone facing DWI charges needs to lawyer up—and quickly. According to The Real...
Houston PD Gets Millions for Dashcams Houston PD Gets Millions for Dashcams Criminal Defense In 2014, only 5% of Houston Police Department (HPD) vehicles had dashboard cameras. In fact, Houston had the worst record of all...
How Texas DWI Affects Out-of-State Residents How Texas DWI Affects Out-of-State Residents DWI It’s not uncommon for people to travel to or through Texas to visit loved ones or conduct business. However, some of these...
3 Drunk Driving Deaths Daily in Texas 3 Drunk Driving Deaths Daily in Texas DWI According to a story in KTBS, Texas experienced a small increase in drunk driving deaths last year. In 2022, the state experienced...
Beating Tough Felony Charges in Texas Beating Tough Felony Charges in Texas News Life's no picnic when you're hit with a felony charge in Texas. The consequences loom. The sense of uncertainty can be overwhelming....
Occupational Licenses for Houston DWI Offenders Occupational Licenses for Houston DWI Offenders DWI If you or a loved one were charged or convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Houston, you've likely faced an uphill...
Probation and Parole in Texas Probation and Parole in Texas Criminal Defense From the Desk of Your Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer You're no doubt here because either you or a loved one are entangled...
Understanding Your Miranda Rights Understanding Your Miranda Rights Criminal Defense You're on your usual commute when suddenly, flashing lights flicker in your rearview mirror. Next thing you know, you're being handcuffed by...
How to Minimize Divorce Disputes How to Minimize Divorce Disputes Family Law Divorce is a stressful time for most people. Typically, one person usually moves out of the house and needs to find a...
Galveston Man Arrested for Palm Tree Fires Galveston Man Arrested for Palm Tree Fires Criminal Defense According to the Houston Chronicle, a Galveston man was recently arrested for lighting a fire to one of our city’s many palm...
Hidden Consequences of a DWI Arrest Hidden Consequences of a DWI Arrest DWI Most people realize that they could face possible jail time for a DWI arrest, along with criminal fines. But a host of...
Texas Passes Bentley’s Law Texas Passes Bentley’s Law DWI At Tad Nelson and Associates, we stay on top of changes in Texas drunk driving laws. On June 2, Governor Abbott signed...
Harris County Public Defender System Problems Harris County Public Defender System Problems Criminal Defense We had the pleasure of viewing a video produced by NowThis News which addresses the problem with the criminal justice system in...
Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges in Houston, selecting the right criminal defense is of paramount importance. Tad...
Man Blames Dog for DWI and Evades Police Man Blames Dog for DWI and Evades Police DWI From the “you can’t make this up” file comes a story out of Colorado about a man stopped for erratic driving. According...
Motorcycle DWI: What to Know Motorcycle DWI: What to Know DWI Texas has more than 380,000 registered motorcyclists. It’s not hard to understand why so many people are enthusiastic about getting around on...
Car Insurance Fraud Carries Major Penalties Car Insurance Fraud Carries Major Penalties White Collar Crimes Car accidents are expensive. According to recent surveys, the average settlement for a car accident is around $24,000. This is why Texas...