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
Read MoreHow Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Posted by Tad A. 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 A. Nelson | Drug Crime
What Happens If I “Throw Away” the Drugs Before the Cops Search Me? You have probably seen movies or television… 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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
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