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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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
How Evidence Is Used in DWI Cases DWI If you or a loved one were arrested & charged with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas, it can be...
Texas DWI Facts and Trends DWI Texas continues to aggressively prosecute suspected DWI cases, all with an eye toward lowering the number of people who illegally drink and...
Have You Committed Credit Card Fraud? White Collar Crimes In the current tough economic climate, many people are relying on credit cards to pay their bills. They will buy groceries, gas,...
Texas DWI Open Container Enhancements DWI DWI and Open Container Enhancements Before we look at potential open container enhancements to DWI charges, let’s review the basic open container...
Driving While License Invalid Cases Misdemeanors The crime of Driving While License Invalid (DWLI) occurs when you operate a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, or expired license....
Should You Request Alimony? Family Law Texas is different from most other states when it comes to alimony, also called maintenance. In other states, judges freely make awards...
Chances of Getting a Texas DWI Dismissed DWI As an experienced DWI defense lawyer having practiced law in the Greater Houston area since 1995, many of my clients have asked...
Enjoy Prom Without Alcohol DWI Prom night is a rite of passage for many teens. Whether you end up as prom queen or crying alone in the...
Was Your Confession Involuntary? Criminal Defense Police are sometimes so eager to get a confession that they cross the line and coerce a confession out of a suspect....