Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A drunk driving charge is always a serious matter. But if you are accused of DWI while currently on community… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
Read MoreCan I Still Be Convicted of Family Violence Even if the Accuser Changed Her Story?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Once a domestic violence allegation is made to law enforcement, even a subsequent recantation by the accuser will not necessarily… Continue reading Can I Still Be Convicted of Family Violence Even if the Accuser Changed Her Story?
Read MoreWhat Are the Legal Consequences of Using Synthetic Marijuana?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Synthetic marijuana–also known as synthetic cannabinoids or “fake weed”–refers to a wide range of human-produced, psychoactive chemicals that are typically… Continue reading What Are the Legal Consequences of Using Synthetic Marijuana?
Read MoreCan 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?
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreRules for Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Sobriety Testing
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
Read MoreHow Serious Is the Charge of “Misapplication of Fiduciary Property” in Texas?
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?
Read MoreDoes a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?
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?
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge
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 MoreWhen Can You Receive a Traffic Ticket for “Failure to Yield”?
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”?
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