Does an Open Container Give Texas State Troopers “Probable Cause” to Charge Me With DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

How Your Personal Character Affects a Misdemeanor Charge in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

When it comes to misdemeanor crimes in Texas, you may find there is a double standard. In defending your innocence,… Continue reading How Your Personal Character Affects a Misdemeanor Charge in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Judges in the Galveston area will not accept any excuses when it comes to domestic violence charges. Keep in mind… Continue reading What Happens If You Violate Your Parole Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

A DWI accident can lead to felony charges of intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter if someone else is injured or… Continue reading Can I Face Multiple Prison Terms for a Single DWI Accident?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

A Houston police officer does not need firsthand evidence of drunk driving to pull you over and make a DWI… Continue reading Can Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

If you are married, any property that you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is considered part of your… Continue reading How One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Houston-area police are always on the lookout for potential traffic violations that may justify stopping a driver. But sometimes the… Continue reading Is Touching the “Fog Line” a Traffic Violation in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Many Houston-area residents find themselves facing serious drug charges because they do not understand their legal rights when stopped by… Continue reading Do Houston Police Illegally Prolong Traffic Stops to Seek Evidence of Drug Crimes?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

A common issue in criminal defense law is addressing the issue of “intent.” For example, if a defendant accidentally killed… Continue reading Intent and the Felony-Murder Rule in Texas