Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
We all make mistakes. But not all mistakes are treated the same under the law. If you have one too… Continue reading What Happens If the Police Mishandle My DWI Breathalyzer Test?
Read MoreTexas Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Choking Ex-Fiancé
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges of any kind are serious. But Texas law pays special attention to cases where the defendant is… Continue reading Texas Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Choking Ex-Fiancé
Read MoreWhen Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses
For most Houston-area residents, our primary interaction with the police comes during citations for traffic violations. A traffic stop is… Continue reading When Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
Read MoreWhat are the Child’s Best Interests Factors Under Galveston, TX Custody Laws?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
When a Texas divorce case involves minor children of the two parties, a court must address such issues as custody,… Continue reading What are the Child’s Best Interests Factors Under Galveston, TX Custody Laws?
Read MoreYou Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
“Running away won’t solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly… Continue reading You Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Houston Criminal Court Judge Gives Bad Jury Instructions?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are tried for any kind of criminal offense in Texas, the trial judge is responsible for instructing the… Continue reading What Happens When a Houston Criminal Court Judge Gives Bad Jury Instructions?
Read MoreDividing Business Interests in Galveston, TX Divorce Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
While parties are free to agree on property division in a divorce case, in the event of a dispute, Texas… Continue reading Dividing Business Interests in Galveston, TX Divorce Cases
Read MoreCan I Be Required to Pay Restitution If I’m Convicted of Fraud?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
In cases involving white collar crimes, it is not uncommon for a state or federal court to require a convicted… Continue reading Can I Be Required to Pay Restitution If I’m Convicted of Fraud?
Read MoreCan an Open Container Violation Justify a Warrantless Vehicle Search?
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Open Container Violation
Even if you are not driving while intoxicated, it is still against the law to have an open container of… Continue reading Can an Open Container Violation Justify a Warrantless Vehicle Search?
Read MoreDeveloping a Safety Plan in a Texas Domestic Violence Case
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence gathers data from all US states, and the statistics on the frequency of domestic… Continue reading Developing a Safety Plan in a Texas Domestic Violence Case
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