Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Theft and shoplifting are among the most common types of misdemeanor crimes prosecuted in Texas. The severity of a theft… Continue reading How Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?
Read MoreDoes My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
It is widely believed that more than 1 million undocumented immigrants currently live in Texas. A person’s immigration status can… Continue reading Does My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?
Read MoreCan a Breach of Contract Lead to Criminal Charges?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many white collar crime prosecutions in the Houston area revolve around fraud. In some cases, a civil breach of contract… Continue reading Can a Breach of Contract Lead to Criminal Charges?
Read MoreWhen Can Texas Courts Require Probation for My Child?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Juvenile Crimes
In Texas, many juvenile offenses can lead a judge to place a child on probation. The actual terms of probation… Continue reading When Can Texas Courts Require Probation for My Child?
Read MoreHow “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
One thing that elevates simple assault to aggravated assault in Texas is when the accused “commits serious bodily injury” to… Continue reading How “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Read MoreDo Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
A protective order is designed to protect Houston-area residents from the threat of family violence, which under Texas law includes… Continue reading Do Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Read MoreTexas MIP (Minor In Possession) Cases
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
The State of Texas takes underage drinking very seriously. Ask anyone under age 21 who has been caught purchasing, attempting… Continue reading Texas MIP (Minor In Possession) Cases
Read MoreNot In My Courtroom!
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
If you’re arrested in Texas for drunk driving, you don’t want your case heard in Judge Kathleen Hamilton’s courtroom. She’s… Continue reading Not In My Courtroom!
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Use a Fake ID to Buy Alcohol in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
While some people consider using a fake ID to get into a bar or purchase alcohol a “rite of passage,”… Continue reading What Happens If I Use a Fake ID to Buy Alcohol in Texas?
Read MoreWhen Is a Police Request for a DWI Breath Test “Coercive”?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Texas is an “implied consent” when it comes to DWI. This means that if you refuse a breath-alcohol test when… Continue reading When Is a Police Request for a DWI Breath Test “Coercive”?
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