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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Not all traffic violations are dealt with strictly by a ticket. For instance, if a driver accidentally strikes a structure… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Failing to Report an Accident Involving Only Property Damage?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Although most simple drug charges are handled at the state level, federal prosecutors may get involved when there is evidence… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of “Intent to Distribute” Drugs Even If the Police Never Found Drugs on Me?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common problem faced by criminal defendants is the tendency of prosecutors to charge multiple offenses arising from the same… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Defendants’ Sentence Enhancements as “Unconstitutionally Vague”
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