Posted 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 MoreMust Prosecutors Prove a Prior DWI Conviction to get a Harsher Sentence?
Posted 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 MoreHow a Default Judgment Works in Texas Divorce Cases
Posted 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 MoreWho Is Allowed to Present Evidence to a Texas Grand Jury?
Posted 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 MoreHow an iPad Can Lead to a Burglary Conviction in Texas
Posted 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 MoreHow Houston Juries Resolve “He Said/She Said” Rape Cases
Posted 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 MoreHow White Collar Fraud Can Lead to a 75-Year Prison Term
Posted 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
Read MoreCan a DWI Accident Send Me to Prison for Life?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | 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 A. 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 A. 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?
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