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?
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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?
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