Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
One of the most important principles of criminal defense law in Texas is that every defendant has the right to… Continue reading Can a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Read MoreTexas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The two biggest mistakes that criminal defendants make is speaking to the police outside the presence of a qualified criminal… Continue reading Texas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Read MoreOpen Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
An open container of alcohol in a car is a red flag for a police officer. And with good reason.… Continue reading Open Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man
Read MoreHow Civil Commitment of “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
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
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