Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents
The worst case scenario for any Texas driver is getting into a DWI accident. This is not a situation where… Continue reading Can a DWI Accident Send Me to Prison for Life?
Read MoreWhen Does “Stalking” Justify a Protective Order in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
A protective order does not necessarily require an overt act of violence, such as proof of domestic violence. Under Texas… Continue reading When Does “Stalking” Justify a Protective Order in Texas?
Read MoreAre “Citizen’s Arrests” Permissible in Misdemeanor Cases?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor offenses like theft or a first-time DWI may not carry the same potential for lengthy prison sentences as felonies… Continue reading Are “Citizen’s Arrests” Permissible in Misdemeanor Cases?
Read MoreWhen Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Pre- and post-marital agreements are commonly used to prevent the formation of “community property” during a marriage. In other words,… Continue reading When Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?
Read MoreCan a Houston Judge Order Me to Pay Retroactive Child Support?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Child Support
Child support is established by court order in Texas. Typically the parent subject to the order is only required to… Continue reading Can a Houston Judge Order Me to Pay Retroactive Child Support?
Read MoreWhat Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
One of the most common traffic violations we see in the Houston area is failing to legally stop at a… Continue reading What Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?
Read MoreWhat’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Sobriety Testing
It is common knowledge that the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drunk driving in Texas is 0.08 percent. BAC… Continue reading What’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?
Read MoreWhen Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
One of the most common types of white collar crime in Texas is identity fraud. Under Section 32.51 of the… Continue reading When Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has… Continue reading What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
Read MoreTaking Burglary Seriously in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Although burglary is often portrayed in a somewhat comical light–think of the masked man wearing stripes and carrying a sack… Continue reading Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas
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