Can Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?

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?

Evading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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?

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?