Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Under Texas law, a person is legally intoxicated when they do not have “the normal use of mental or physical… Continue reading Is a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?
Read MoreHow a Person’s Prior “Bad Acts” Can Affect Their DWI Accident Case
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents
A DWI accident often leads to criminal charges, especially if another person is seriously injured or killed. And if a… Continue reading How a Person’s Prior “Bad Acts” Can Affect Their DWI Accident Case
Read MoreTexas Legislature Establishes New “Domestic Violence Registry”
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
You probably know that Texas maintains a public registry of individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. Recently, the Texas legislature… Continue reading Texas Legislature Establishes New “Domestic Violence Registry”
Read MoreTexas Bans Use of Red Light Cameras
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Many Texas residents’ first experience in dealing with a traffic violation came as the result of a red-light camera. These… Continue reading Texas Bans Use of Red Light Cameras
Read MoreWhat Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar
Theft is theft even when there is no violence involved. For example, if you “purchase” goods from a store using… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Read MoreHow Federal Law Affects Texas’ Ban on Open Containers in Cars
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Open Container Violation
You probably know that Texas has laws prohibiting the possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.… Continue reading How Federal Law Affects Texas’ Ban on Open Containers in Cars
Read MoreWhen Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
DWI & drunk driving cases often begin with a traffic stop. In the process of citing a driver for a… Continue reading When Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Read MoreAppeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
In a criminal prosecution arising from a DWI accident, a court will often make an “affirmative finding” that the defendant… Continue reading Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case
Read MoreIs an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
It should come as no surprise that Texas law is not sympathetic towards defendants convicted of domestic violence. In many… Continue reading Is an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Read MoreUnderstanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A speeding ticket is perhaps the most common traffic violation committed by Houston-area residents. And if you have just received… Continue reading Understanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
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