Are You Facing Possession or Sale of Marijuana Charges?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime

Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423… Continue reading Are You Facing Possession or Sale of Marijuana Charges?

How a Single Act of Forgery Can Send You to Prison for Decades

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Although the phrase “white collar crime” typically conjures up images of people in suits engaging in complex fraudulent schemes, in… Continue reading How a Single Act of Forgery Can Send You to Prison for Decades

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Not all DWIs are created the same in Texas. In many cases there may be special circumstances that justify an… Continue reading How the Presence of an Open Container Can Affect Your Texas DWI Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

It is common knowledge that you cannot legally be married to more than one person at the same time. But… Continue reading Is Bigamy a Sex Crime in Texas?

On the surface, you may not think a misdemeanor crime is that serious. For many Texas misdemeanor offenses, the court… Continue reading Can I Be Deported from the U.S. Following a Misdemeanor Drug Conviction in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

If you have a Texas protective order for your security and the safety of your family, it can be terrifying… Continue reading How to Extend or Modify a Protective Order in a Texas Domestic Violence Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

Houston-area police will not cut you any slack following an accident where they suspect you were driving drunk. DWI accidents… Continue reading When Must Police Mirandize You Following a DWI Accident?

Posted by Tad A. 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?

Posted by Tad A. 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

Posted by Tad A. 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?