When Is a Misdemeanor a “Lesser Included” Offense to a Felony Charge in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Texas prosecutors often charge misdemeanor crimes as “lesser included offenses” to felony counts. This commonly occurs in assault cases. Under… Continue reading When Is a Misdemeanor a “Lesser Included” Offense to a Felony Charge in Texas?

Can Hospital Medical Tests Prove Intoxicated Manslaughter?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing

Drunk driving is never a good thing. Even a first-time offense can lead to a criminal record and the loss… Continue reading Can Hospital Medical Tests Prove Intoxicated Manslaughter?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

Under Texas law, drunk driving occurs whenever someone operates a motor vehicle with a measured blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading What Evidence Can Prosecutors Use to Prove Drunk Driving?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Child Support

Under normal circumstances, a child support order in Texas only lasts until a child reaches the age of 18 or… Continue reading Can a Judge Order Me to Support My Disabled Adult Child?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Drug crimes cases in Texas often start when a police officer conducts a search and finds illegal narcotics on the… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?

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?

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?

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

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?

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