When Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

One of the most common types of white collar crime in Texas is identity fraud. Under Section 32.51 of the… Continue reading When Does Fraud Become “Organized Crime” in Texas?

What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has… Continue reading What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Although burglary is often portrayed in a somewhat comical light–think of the masked man wearing stripes and carrying a sack… Continue reading Taking Burglary Seriously in Texas

Posted by Tad A. 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

Posted by Tad A. 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”?

Posted by Tad A. 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?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | 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?

Posted by Tad A. 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?

Posted by Tad A. 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?

Posted by Tad A. 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?