Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox?

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?

Can 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?

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?

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?

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?