If I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?

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?

What Is the Penalty for “Resisting Arrest” in Texas?

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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Although many people associate a burglar with a thief who breaks into someone’s house and steals their property, the legal… Continue reading The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Burglary

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Traffic violations are commonly used by Texas law enforcement to justify what would otherwise be an unlawful detention of a… Continue reading “Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in “organized crime.” Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge

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