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Austin Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Accident

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

When a drunk driving accident causes injuries to a third party, the driver faces not only likely criminal charges, but… Continue reading Can You Take the 5th in a Civil Lawsuit Arising from a DWI Accident?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Most DWI arrests occur when a police officer stops a motorist and orders them to pull over to the side… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Evidence of domestic violence is often used to enhance a criminal case against a defendant in Texas. For example, Section… Continue reading Is It “Domestic Violence” If I Attack My Roommate?