Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case

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

Is 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?

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

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?

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

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