Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Failing to Report an Accident Involving Only Property Damage?

Posted 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?

Can I Be Convicted of “Intent to Distribute” Drugs Even If the Police Never Found Drugs on Me?

Posted 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?

Posted 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”

White collar theft is treated just as seriously in Texas as any other crime. Embezzling money from your employer, for… Continue reading Embezzling from Your Employer Can Lead to Serious Felony Charges

Open container violations are often a police officer’s gateway into conducting a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. And once… Continue reading Admitting to an Open Container Violation Can Result in Additional Legal Trouble

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

A sex crimes charge in Texas takes on special weight if the defendant has a prior criminal record, even from… Continue reading How a Prior Sex Crimes Conviction Can Land You in Jail for Life

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Under Texas law, a person is legally intoxicated when they do not have “the normal use of mental or physical… Continue reading Is a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

A DWI accident often leads to criminal charges, especially if another person is seriously injured or killed. And if a… Continue reading How a Person’s Prior “Bad Acts” Can Affect Their DWI Accident Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

You probably know that Texas maintains a public registry of individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. Recently, the Texas legislature… Continue reading Texas Legislature Establishes New “Domestic Violence Registry”