Newly Elected Houston Judges Start to Implement Misdemeanor Bail Reform

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

When you are arrested for any crime–even a misdemeanor offense–a judge has the authority to set bail. Bail is not… Continue reading Newly Elected Houston Judges Start to Implement Misdemeanor Bail Reform

Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds 75-Year Sentence in Fatal DWI Accident

When drunk driving leads to a deadly accident, the driver faces some of the most serious penalties available under Texas… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds 75-Year Sentence in Fatal DWI Accident

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Although we commonly refer to drunk driving, in practice you can be tried and convicted of DWI even if you… Continue reading Is Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Even when domestic violence allegations do not lead to formal criminal charges, they can still have a significant impact on… Continue reading When Can a Texas Court Issue a Protective Order Against Someone Accused of Domestic Violence?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

When stopped by a police officer on suspicion of a traffic violation, a driver is typically asked to produce “proof… Continue reading What Happens If You Drive a Car Without Proof of Insurance in Texas?

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?

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?