Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Under Texas law, drunk driving occurs whenever someone operates a motor vehicle with a measured blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading What Evidence Can Prosecutors Use to Prove Drunk Driving?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Child Support
Under normal circumstances, a child support order in Texas only lasts until a child reaches the age of 18 or… Continue reading Can a Judge Order Me to Support My Disabled Adult Child?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes cases in Texas often start when a police officer conducts a search and finds illegal narcotics on the… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Although unhappy couples can obtain a no-fault divorce in Texas, there are cases where one spouse wishes to pursue divorce… Continue reading What Constitutes “Adultery” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Multiple DWI
Multiple DWI cases can quickly add up to serious jail time in Texas. Drunk driving penalties escalate with each subsequent… Continue reading Must Prosecutors Prove a Prior DWI Conviction to get a Harsher Sentence?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Divorce is a type of civil litigation in Texas. This means that one spouse must sue the other to obtain… Continue reading How a Default Judgment Works in Texas Divorce Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A grand jury proceeding is often the first stage in prosecuting a defendant suspected of white collar crimes like securities… Continue reading Who Is Allowed to Present Evidence to a Texas Grand Jury?
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Houston Criminal Cases
Electronic devices are a valuable commodity and a frequent target of burglary. But today’s “smart” devices, including tablets and phones,… Continue reading How an iPad Can Lead to a Burglary Conviction in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Rape trials often come down to the conflicting testimony of the accuser and the defendant. Even though prosecutors must prove… Continue reading How Houston Juries Resolve “He Said/She Said” Rape Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
There is a popular misconception that white collar crimes are treated less harshly by the criminal justice system in Texas… Continue reading How White Collar Fraud Can Lead to a 75-Year Prison Term
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