Open Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect

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

Can 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?

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

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

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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases are often intertwined with child custody disputes. Indeed, there are situations where one parent may falsely accuse… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

A simple traffic violation is often the first step towards a police officer arresting someone for a more serious crime,… Continue reading How Backing Out of a Driveway Can Lead to More Serious Criminal Charges

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

A cardinal rule of the Texas criminal justice system that is that every person who appears in court must tell… Continue reading Is a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Murder normally refers to the crime of intentionally killing someone. But Texas also recognizes the criminal offense of “felony murder,”… Continue reading What Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Texas law enforcement officers are often asked to respond to unusual situations. One of the more notable incidents this year… Continue reading Is Wine in a Pringles Can in a Parking Lot an Open Container Violation?