Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Many Texas residents’ first experience in dealing with a traffic violation came as the result of a red-light camera. These… Continue reading Texas Bans Use of Red Light Cameras
Read MoreWhat Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar
Theft is theft even when there is no violence involved. For example, if you “purchase” goods from a store using… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Read MoreHow Federal Law Affects Texas’ Ban on Open Containers in Cars
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
You probably know that Texas has laws prohibiting the possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.… Continue reading How Federal Law Affects Texas’ Ban on Open Containers in Cars
Read MoreWhen Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
DWI & drunk driving cases often begin with a traffic stop. In the process of citing a driver for a… Continue reading When Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Read MoreAppeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
In a criminal prosecution arising from a DWI accident, a court will often make an “affirmative finding” that the defendant… Continue reading Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case
Read MoreIs an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
It should come as no surprise that Texas law is not sympathetic towards defendants convicted of domestic violence. In many… Continue reading Is an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Read MoreUnderstanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A speeding ticket is perhaps the most common traffic violation committed by Houston-area residents. And if you have just received… Continue reading Understanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
Read MoreCan I Be Charged with Possession If the Police Find Drugs Near Me?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges involving possession typically arise from the police finding illegal narcotics on the suspect’s person. But what if the… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with Possession If the Police Find Drugs Near Me?
Read MoreOpen Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
Having an open container of alcohol in your car is essentially an invitation to a police officer to detain you… Continue reading Open Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect
Read MoreCan a Texas Jury “Infer” the Timeline of a Defendant’s Alleged Sexual Abuse?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Many sex offenses and sex crimes have very specific definitions under Texas law. So when a particular offense includes certain… Continue reading Can a Texas Jury “Infer” the Timeline of a Defendant’s Alleged Sexual Abuse?
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