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?
Read MoreWhat Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?
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?
Read MoreIs Wine in a Pringles Can in a Parking Lot an Open Container Violation?
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?
Read MoreWhat Are the Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Some misdemeanor crimes in Texas involve violating a prior court order. For example, if a judge issues a protective order… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Texas?
Read MoreDriver Found with Meth Get 20 Years After DUI Car Accident
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
A DWI accident becomes intoxication manslaughter when a driver “is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death… Continue reading Driver Found with Meth Get 20 Years After DUI Car Accident
Read MoreDo Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, News
When it comes to DWI & drunk driving offenses in Houston, you need to be concerned with both the potential… Continue reading Do Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver
Read MoreWhat Questions Can You Ask Prospective Jurors in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence, News
Everyone charged with a crime in Texas has the right to a trial before an impartial jury. But when the… Continue reading What Questions Can You Ask Prospective Jurors in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreWhat Are the Penalties for Driving with an Invalid License in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Houston Criminal Cases
Most of us know the drill when a police officer stops on suspicion of a traffic violation. Among other steps,… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Driving with an Invalid License in Texas?
Read MoreDo Houston Prosecutors Need to Prove You Had “Exclusive” Possession of Illegal Drugs?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, News
We have all heard of cases where someone is arrested for drug possession when illegal narcotics are literally found on… Continue reading Do Houston Prosecutors Need to Prove You Had “Exclusive” Possession of Illegal Drugs?
Read MoreWhat the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
We all learned in school that everyone is “innocent until proven guilty” and that no person can be punished without… Continue reading What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
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