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 | Juvenile Crimes, Juvenile Law, Underage Drinking
What Happens If I Use a Texas Fake ID to Purchase Alcohol? While some people consider using a fake ID… 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”?
Read MoreThe Difficulty of Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas treats domestic violence more harshly than other types of violent crime. For example, assault is normally prosecuted as a… Continue reading The Difficulty of Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge
Read MoreWhat Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges often carry significant penalties in Texas. For example, possession of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine is a… Continue reading What Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
Read MoreHow Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Child custody and visitation rights are often one of the more contentious issues addressed in a Texas divorce proceeding. Ideally,… Continue reading How Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
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