Appeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Exception for DWI Accidents

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

How a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial

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?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

It is not uncommon for Texas prosecutors to plea a defendant accused of a felony down to a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading Will a Misdemeanor Conviction Affect My Right to Own a Firearm in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

In most DWI and drunk driving cases, a critical piece of evidence is the toxicology report that confirms the defendant’s… Continue reading Houston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

When it comes to domestic violence cases, prosecutors will employ every legal tactic available to try and maximize a criminal… Continue reading Are Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Most of us try to drive carefully at all times. But auto accidents are inevitable, especially when driving on the… Continue reading Leaving the Scene of an Accident Can Lead to Serious Criminal Charges

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

A DWI-related auto accident can leave you facing not just serious jail time, but also a crippling financial debt. In… Continue reading DWI Wrecks Can Lead to Financially Crippling “Restitution”