Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Expunction (or expungement) is a process that allows you to seek removal of records related to an arrest or criminal… Continue reading How a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
Read MoreIs Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
A common problem that arises in Texas divorce cases is how to properly classify certain property. Texas is a “community… Continue reading Is Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
Read MoreHow Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Historically, adultery was one of the few legal grounds for divorce in Texas. But with the advent of “no-fault” divorce,… Continue reading How Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
Read MoreCan Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
Posted by Jeremy Odom | Sobriety Testing
In most DWI cases the critical piece of evidence is a chemical test showing a blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading Can Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
You have probably heard of a “grand jury” without understanding its exact function. Unlike a trial (or “petit”) jury, a… Continue reading What Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
Read MoreWhat Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Texas, your case does not necessarily end with the… Continue reading What Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
Read MoreCan Evidence of Prior Bad Acts Convict Me of Rape in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Sexual assault and rape are perhaps the most serious crimes in Texas short of murder. Texas classifies many types of… Continue reading Can Evidence of Prior Bad Acts Convict Me of Rape in Texas?
Read MoreHow Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Spousal support in Texas may be ordered by the court as part of a divorce proceeding or contractually agreed upon… Continue reading How Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Read MoreThe Value of Board Certified® Legal Counsel
Posted by Tad Nelson | Blog
Considering that a defendant facing severe penalties on the basis of an allegation has enough to contend with, fostering concerns… Continue reading The Value of Board Certified® Legal Counsel
Read MoreWhen Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Texas courts recognize both premarital and post-marital (or marital) property agreements. A post-marital agreement may provide for the “partition or… Continue reading When Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?
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