Is 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?

What 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?

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?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

A common prosecution tactic in sex crimes cases is to introduce evidence of the defendant’s “bad character,” such as a… Continue reading How Far Can Houston Sex Crimes Prosecutors Go in Referencing My Past Criminal Record?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

There is understandably a high level of emotion surrounding a domestic violence allegation. But there are also legal and financial… Continue reading Does an Accuser or Prosecutor’s Financial Incentives Matter in a Domestic Violence Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

A common element of misdemeanor crimes in Texas is identification. In other words, if prosecutors charge you with a misdemeanor… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Misdemeanor Assault Even if Nobody Identifies Me in Court?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

A DWI accident can lead to multiple criminal charges, especially if the crash results in serious injury or death to… Continue reading Can I Be Charged With Multiple Crimes Following a DWI Accident?