Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor crimes may not carry the same stigma as felonies. But even the record of a misdemeanor arrest can follow… Continue reading When Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
Read MoreAppeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Exception for DWI Accidents
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
DWI accidents present a unique challenge for law enforcement. Under normal circumstances, a police officer needs to obtain either a… Continue reading Appeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Exception for DWI Accidents
Read MoreHow a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Texas DWI laws provide for a number of sentencing “enhancements” based on the circumstances of a particular case. For example,… Continue reading How a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Read MoreHow Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
A domestic violence charge is never a good thing. But such allegations are especially problematic if you are already on… Continue reading How Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Read MoreWhat Happens If I “Throw Away” the Drugs Before the Cops Search Me?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
You have probably seen movies or television shows where the cops are about to bust someone for drug possession, and… Continue reading What Happens If I “Throw Away” the Drugs Before the Cops Search Me?
Read MoreCan a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas criminal law, it is possible for a defendant to be charged with multiple crimes arising from the same… Continue reading Can a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Read MoreWill a Misdemeanor Conviction Affect My Right to Own a Firearm in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
It is not uncommon for Texas prosecutors to plea a defendant accused of a felony down to a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading Will a Misdemeanor Conviction Affect My Right to Own a Firearm in Texas?
Read MoreHouston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In most DWI and drunk driving cases, a critical piece of evidence is the toxicology report that confirms the defendant’s… Continue reading Houston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report
Read MoreAre Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
When it comes to domestic violence cases, prosecutors will employ every legal tactic available to try and maximize a criminal… Continue reading Are Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreLeaving the Scene of an Accident Can Lead to Serious Criminal Charges
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Most of us try to drive carefully at all times. But auto accidents are inevitable, especially when driving on the… Continue reading Leaving the Scene of an Accident Can Lead to Serious Criminal Charges
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