What 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

How Failing to File Your Employment Taxes Can Land You in Jail

White collar crimes cover a variety of offenses in Texas. For instance, one of the more common types of white-collar… Continue reading How Failing to File Your Employment Taxes Can Land You in Jail

Texas state Rep. John Kuempel introduces HB 2152 On February 21, Texas state Rep. John Kuempel, a Republican from Guadalupe… Continue reading Will Allowing Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol Trigger Texas Open Container Laws?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

As a general rule, prosecutors cannot show that you committed a crime by pointing to other bad acts you might… Continue reading Is a Jury Allowed to Hear from Other Accusers in a Child Sex Crimes Case?

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

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?