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?
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes, Sex Crime
There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
When it comes to a DWI accident, especially one that involves the death of another person, Texas law enforcement will… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples
Read MoreCan I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
If you have never been in trouble with the law before, a DWI charge might not seem like a big… Continue reading Can I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
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