Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction

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

How Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI 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?

There are a number of national parks near Houston, including Big Thicket National Preserve, Padre Island National Seashore, and Big… Continue reading How Are Open Container Violations in a National Park Prosecuted?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Misdemeanor crimes include a variety of non-violent offenses, such as forgery. Indeed, under the Texas Penal Code, forgery is a… Continue reading Austin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

Drunk driving accidents can lead to serious criminal and civil consequences. And there are times when the intersection of civil… Continue reading When Can a Judge Force You to Testify About a DWI Accident?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

Most DWI arrests in Texas begin with an unrelated traffic stop. Assuming the officer has formed a “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading How Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge