Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Synthetic marijuana–also known as synthetic cannabinoids or “fake weed”–refers to a wide range of human-produced, psychoactive chemicals that are typically… Continue reading What Are the Legal Consequences of Using Synthetic Marijuana?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many criminal cases are based on the testimony of an alleged accomplice. Prosecutors frequently convince an accomplice to cooperate in… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
There are a number of misdemeanor crimes that are more serious than you might think. Let’s take indecent exposure. The… Continue reading The Penalties for Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
When there’s an auto accident that seriously injures another person, Houston-area law enforcement will move quickly to determine whether or… Continue reading Rules for Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
One of the more common types of white collar crime prosecuted in Texas is “misapplication of fiduciary property.” In its… Continue reading How Serious Is the Charge of “Misapplication of Fiduciary Property” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
Drunk driving is a criminal offense in Texas. This means that as with any crime, you have the constitutional right… Continue reading Does a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Houston-area prosecutors often pursue family violence enhancements to criminal charges in order to secure a more severe sentence for the… Continue reading What You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses
One of the most common traffic violations that get drivers ticketed in the Houston area is failure to yield the… Continue reading When Can You Receive a Traffic Ticket for “Failure to Yield”?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
It’s not exactly news, but when police pull you over on a suspected traffic violation, that may simply be a… Continue reading What Happens If Police Find Drugs in My Car After Initiating an Illegal Traffic Stop?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Under Texas criminal law, a judge or jury may consider a defendant’s gang affiliation when determining a sentence. Gang membership… Continue reading Can My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
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