Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
There are many misdemeanor crimes in Texas, such as traffic violations, that can land you in legal trouble beyond a… Continue reading Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox?
Read MoreCan Police Search My Car for a Beer Bottle Without a Warrant?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation
A DWI open container charge requires proof that the defendant had an opened bottle, can, or similar receptacle of alcohol… Continue reading Can Police Search My Car for a Beer Bottle Without a Warrant?
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between “Detained” and “Under Arrest” Following a DWI Accident?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents
A DWI accident is obviously more complicated than the run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest. There tend to be more police involved… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between “Detained” and “Under Arrest” Following a DWI Accident?
Read MoreCan a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Many Houston-area residents are still confused about their legal rights when confronted by police on suspicion of DWI and drunk… Continue reading Can a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
Read MoreIs an Accuser’s Pending Criminal Charges Relevant in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are often “he said/she said” affairs. Prosecutors ask juries to convict defendants largely on the strength and… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Pending Criminal Charges Relevant in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreWhat Happens if a Judge Makes a Mistake in My Divorce Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Nobody is perfect. This applies to judges as much as anyone else. Sometimes judges issue a factually incorrect judgment. For… Continue reading What Happens if a Judge Makes a Mistake in My Divorce Case?
Read MorePenalties for Carrying a Firearm Inside a Texas Airport
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Firearms
Residents of Texas take their Second Amendment rights very seriously, but they also recognize that these rights come with responsibility.… Continue reading Penalties for Carrying a Firearm Inside a Texas Airport
Read MoreWhen Can a Texas Court Modify a Child Custody Order?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
When it comes to child custody disputes in Galveston, divorce is not always the last word on the matter. Texas… Continue reading When Can a Texas Court Modify a Child Custody Order?
Read MoreIs Intoxication a Defense to Criminal Activity in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In criminal defense law, proof of insanity can serve to absolve a defendant of guilt. Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Is Intoxication a Defense to Criminal Activity in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Is “Misapplication of Fiduciary Funds” Under Texas Law?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
If you serve in a fiduciary role for someone else, you must not “misapply” any funds entrusted to your care.… Continue reading What Is “Misapplication of Fiduciary Funds” Under Texas Law?
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