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Open Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man

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

Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime

When a person is convicted of sex offense or sex crime in Texas, their sentence does not necessarily end when… Continue reading How Civil Commitment of “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas

Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

“Finders, keepers,” is an old idiom you probably first learned on the schoolyard playground. It is not, however, a valid… Continue reading Taking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble

Texas law defines manslaughter as “recklessly causing the death of an individual.” This includes a death arising from a DWI… Continue reading Austin Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Accident

Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime

Drug charges are not limited to possession of controlled substances. Many defendants find themselves facing additional felony charges of “tampering”… Continue reading How “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life

Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses

If you fail to pay a required toll on a county road, you commit a misdemeanor traffic violation punishable by… Continue reading Court: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles

Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime

A drunk driving arrest can easily lead to felony criminal charges in Texas, particularly if you have prior DWI convictions… Continue reading North Texas Woman Faces Felony Charges for Open-Container DWI

Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime

The Internet is a wonderful tool that allows access to information in an unprecedented manner. But it is an equally… Continue reading How Your Internet Search History May Be Used Against You in a Sex Crimes Trial

Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes