Can I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Many criminal cases are based on the testimony of an alleged accomplice. Prosecutors frequently convince an accomplice to cooperate in… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?

The Penalties for Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

There are a number of misdemeanor crimes that are more serious than you might think. Let’s take indecent exposure. The… Continue reading The Penalties for Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure in Texas

When there’s an auto accident that seriously injures another person, Houston-area law enforcement will move quickly to determine whether or… Continue reading Rules for Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

One of the more common types of white collar crime prosecuted in Texas is “misapplication of fiduciary property.” In its… Continue reading How Serious Is the Charge of “Misapplication of Fiduciary Property” in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Drunk driving is a criminal offense in Texas. This means that as with any crime, you have the constitutional right… Continue reading Does a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Houston-area prosecutors often pursue family violence enhancements to criminal charges in order to secure a more severe sentence for the… Continue reading What You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

One of the most common traffic violations that get drivers ticketed in the Houston area is failure to yield the… Continue reading When Can You Receive a Traffic Ticket for “Failure to Yield”?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

It’s not exactly news, but when police pull you over on a suspected traffic violation, that may simply be a… Continue reading What Happens If Police Find Drugs in My Car After Initiating an Illegal Traffic Stop?

In any criminal trial, a defendant faces the possibility of a prison term or a fine if convicted. But in… Continue reading Can the Government Come After My Property If I’m Convicted of Fraud?