What are the Child’s Best Interests Factors Under Galveston, TX Custody Laws?

Posted by Tad A. 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?

You Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court

Posted by Tad A. 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

Posted by Tad A. 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?

Posted by Tad A. 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

Posted by Tad A. 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?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | 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?

Posted by Tad A. 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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

In a criminal trial, hearsay evidence is typically inadmissible to establish the defendant’s guilt. A hearsay statement is one that… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Evidence Admissible in a Sex Crimes Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Can the police stop you and ask you to identify yourself? The answer to this question depends on the circumstances.… Continue reading Can I Be Charged With a Misdemeanor for Failing to Identify Myself to the Police?

A DWI accident that causes the death of another person is considered second-degree felony manslaughter in Texas. Police and prosecutors… Continue reading Can Police Seize My Blood After an Accident If I’m in a Coma?