Can an Open Container Violation Justify a Warrantless Vehicle Search?

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?

Developing a Safety Plan in a Texas Domestic Violence Case

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?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

Although DWI cases are frequently associated with blood-alcohol and field sobriety tests, neither of these things are absolutely necessary before… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

In a Texas divorce, there are multiple facets of the case that depend upon determining the full value of the… Continue reading Finding Assets Your Spouse is Hiding in a Galveston, TX Divorce Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

It’s hard to remember there was a time–say, 10 years ago–when people were not constantly looking at their smartphones and… Continue reading Six Months Into Texas’ Ban on Using Smartphones While Driving

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

In short, there is no requirement under Texas law to have an attorney represent you in any case, including divorce… Continue reading Do I Need a Lawyer for a Galveston, TX Uncontested Divorce?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

As criminal defense attorneys, one thing we stress time-and-again to our clients is the importance of invoking your rights to… Continue reading When Does a “Non-Custodial” Interview Become an Interrogation