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
Read MorePosted 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”?
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Under Texas criminal law, a judge or jury may consider a defendant’s gang affiliation when determining a sentence. Gang membership… Continue reading Can My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
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?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes, and in particular alleged offenses against children, tend to draw a strong reaction from prosecutors and the public… Continue reading How Precise Does an Accuser Need to Be When Testifying About a Sex Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
Driving with an open container of alcohol in your car is never a good idea. For one thing, it’s against… Continue reading Should I Tell Police There’s an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
If you are involved in a single-car accident that results in property damage, you need to contact the police and… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Failing to Report a Single-Car Accident?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law, Helpful Information
Although Houston has a booming economy and a bright economic future, individuals with criminal records may experience a limited realization… Continue reading Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
A DWI accident is more complicated than a simple drunk driving case simply because there are victims to consider. Even… Continue reading Can I Be Ordered to Pay Restitution to the Victim of a Drunk Driving Accident?
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