Military Spending Bill Creates Separate UCMJ Offense for Domestic Violence

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

The Galveston area is home to many U.S. military service members and their families. Although the vast majority of those… Continue reading Military Spending Bill Creates Separate UCMJ Offense for Domestic Violence

Can a Texas City Restrict Where a Convicted Sex Offender May Live?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

One of the well-known consequences of a sex crimes conviction in Texas is being forced to register as a sex… Continue reading Can a Texas City Restrict Where a Convicted Sex Offender May Live?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?