Can Non-Verbal “Communication” Violate a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence allegations in the Galveston area frequently lead one party to seek a protective order against the other. In… Continue reading Can Non-Verbal “Communication” Violate a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

What Does “Criminal Mischief” Mean in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Understanding and Defending Against Criminal Mischief Charges in Galveston and Harris Counties Criminal mischief might sound innocuous, but in Texas,… Continue reading What Does “Criminal Mischief” Mean in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Texas, but driving while intoxicated and causing an accident is a crime.… Continue reading What To Do When You’re Involved in a DWI Accident in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

You may have heard that if you are stopped for a DWI in Texas, you have the right to refuse… Continue reading Right to Refuse a Breath Test in Texas (and Consequences for Doing So)

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

In a contested divorce case, one of the first things you will need to establish before a Galveston judge is… Continue reading How Do Texas Courts Handle Undocumented Marriages Performed in Foreign Countries?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Assault, Domestic Violence

Do you have the right to get Domestic Violence Charges dropped in Texas? If you were charged with domestic violence,… Continue reading Can You Have Domestic Violence Charges Dropped in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

For many people, traffic tickets are one more unplanned for expense that they either do not want to pay for… Continue reading The Consequences of Failing to Pay Your Speeding Ticket

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

Divorce cases involving disputes over the division of marital property can get quite heated. For many Galveston-area couples, it is… Continue reading Can I Go to Jail for Failing to Comply With the Terms of My Divorce Settlement?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

One of the more high-profile white collar crimes pursued by federal prosecutors is Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Since establishing its… Continue reading Taking Medicare Fraud Seriously in the Home Health Care Industry

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse allegations frequently arise during contested divorce cases in Galveston County. A judge may issue a protective order in… Continue reading What Is Considered “Harassment” in Violation of a Galveston Domestic Abuse Protection Order?