Houston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud

The federal government takes fraud seriously, particularly when it is the victim. Individuals charged with defrauding federal programs often face… Continue reading Houston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud

NY Jets Fan Blamed Open-Container DWI Arrest on Team’s Loss

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

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

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

Posted 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

Posted 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?

Posted 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

Posted 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?

Posted 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?