How Restitution Can Impact a White Collar Criminal Sentence

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

Can You Be Charged with an Open Container Violation in a Horse & Buggy?

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

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?

Posted 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

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

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

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