Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
Although we commonly refer to drunk driving, in practice you can be tried and convicted of DWI even if you… Continue reading Is Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?
Read MoreWhen Can a Texas Court Issue a Protective Order Against Someone Accused of Domestic Violence?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Even when domestic violence allegations do not lead to formal criminal charges, they can still have a significant impact on… Continue reading When Can a Texas Court Issue a Protective Order Against Someone Accused of Domestic Violence?
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Drive a Car Without Proof of Insurance in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
When stopped by a police officer on suspicion of a traffic violation, a driver is typically asked to produce “proof… Continue reading What Happens If You Drive a Car Without Proof of Insurance in Texas?
Read MoreCan Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Houston Criminal Cases, Possession
Drug charges obviously require drugs. And police typically recover drugs when they search suspects or their property. As you probably… Continue reading Can Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
Read MoreEvading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law, Houston Criminal Cases, Understanding Texas Law
Many Texas criminal cases end with the defendant being placed on community supervision, i.e. probation. This means the defendant will… Continue reading Evading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation
Read More6 Things You Need to Know About Texas Open Container Laws
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal in Texas. What you may not know is that there are additional rules… Continue reading 6 Things You Need to Know About Texas Open Container Laws
Read MoreCan You Get a Sex Crimes Arrest Expunged From Your Record?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
A sex crimes conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. Even after you have served any prison… Continue reading Can You Get a Sex Crimes Arrest Expunged From Your Record?
Read MoreWhen Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
Posted by Tad A. 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 Tad A. Nelson | 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 A. 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
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