Posted by Tad A. 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
Read MoreTaking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Posted by Tad A. 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
Read MoreAustin Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Accident
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
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
Read MoreHow “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
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
Read MoreCourt: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles
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
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals Reverses San Antonio Man’s Conviction for Tampering with Government Records
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
Details matter when it comes to white collar crimes. As with any criminal case, the burden is on the prosecution… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses San Antonio Man’s Conviction for Tampering with Government Records
Read MoreNorth Texas Woman Faces Felony Charges for Open-Container DWI
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Multiple DWI, Open Container Violation
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
Read MoreHow Your Internet Search History May Be Used Against You in a Sex Crimes Trial
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
Read MoreEx-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Most of us have had a bad day at work. And that can affect our ability to do our jobs… Continue reading Ex-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
Read MoreCan You Take the 5th in a Civil Lawsuit Arising from a DWI Accident?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
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?
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