How Having an “Open Container” Can Affect a Texas DWI Charge

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Drunk driving is not just about the alcohol content in your system. Texas defines a separate criminal offense for driving… Continue reading How Having an “Open Container” Can Affect a Texas DWI Charge

Can I Be Charged With a Crime for Sabotaging My Employer’s Computer?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Just about every workplace in Texas requires computer systems to function. If you are responsible for managing and maintaining such… Continue reading Can I Be Charged With a Crime for Sabotaging My Employer’s Computer?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

The best case scenario for a Texas divorce is when the spouses are able to amicably resolve their outstanding child… Continue reading Dealing With Post-Divorce Litigation in Texas

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes, Theft

Misdemeanor theft is often associated with shoplifting by customers. But an employee may also be arrested and charged with a… Continue reading Does a Store Cashier Commit Theft When Giving an Unauthorized Discount?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

One of the trickier issues in a Galveston divorce is dividing a spouse’s retirement or pension plan. These assets are… Continue reading When Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Necessary in a Galveston Divorce Case?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

Not all Galveston divorces end up in a lengthy court battle. To the contrary, many divorces are resolved through formal… Continue reading How Informal Settlement Can Resolve Your Galveston Divorce

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals

In the wrong hands, a car is a deadly weapon. That is why Texas law treats DWI accidents harshly. If… Continue reading When Is Driving “Under the Influence” the Cause of Manslaughter?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law

Texas courts base child support orders on a non-custodial parent’s income and other “net resources.” But what happens when a… Continue reading What Happens to My Child Support Obligations If I Am in Jail?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses

Many traffic violations in the Houston area are the result of improper equipment rather than reckless driving. A police officer… Continue reading Dealing With Traffic Violations Arising From Improper Equipment

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

In any Galveston divorce case, neither spouse is automatically entitled to alimony. The court has the discretion to order “spousal… Continue reading Can I Receive Alimony If I Am Disabled or My Children Have Special Needs?