Can Police Seize My Blood After an Accident If I’m in a Coma?

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?

Can I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?

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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Drug possession is not a minor criminal offense, especially if you are caught with high-end narcotics like cocaine. And when… Continue reading How Do Texas Prosecutors Prove “Intentional Possession” of Drugs?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse incidents often involve sudden bursts of violence that can seriously threaten the lives of the victim and other… Continue reading Is a 911 Call Admissible as Evidence of Domestic Abuse?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Insurance fraud is a serious crime, one that can result in one to 99 years of jail time and a… Continue reading Your Defense Against Insurance Fraud in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Driving with an open container is almost as bad as blowing a BAC of .08 or greater, and if you blow… Continue reading Enhanced DWIs in Texas: Open Container Laws