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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads… Continue reading “Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious matter under Texas law. In some cases it can lead to felony charges and put… Continue reading Can a Jury Convict Me If Domestic Violence Even If the Accuser Recants?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Anytime that you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation, you must present your driver’s license. Most… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
One of the most important principles of criminal defense law in Texas is that every defendant has the right to… Continue reading Can a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The two biggest mistakes that criminal defendants make is speaking to the police outside the presence of a qualified criminal… Continue reading Texas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
An open container of alcohol in a car is a red flag for a police officer. And with good reason.… Continue reading Open Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man
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