Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug crimes cases in Texas start with a traffic stop. Texas law enforcement officers are trained to profile certain… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
Read MoreWill I Be Punished More Severely for DWI With a Prior Conviction?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals, Multiple DWI
A drunk driving charge is not a minor matter. Texas law classifies a first-time DWI offense as a Class B… Continue reading Will I Be Punished More Severely for DWI With a Prior Conviction?
Read MoreCan Drunk Driving Save You From a Murder Conviction?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Capital Felonies, Drunk Driving
Murder and manslaughter are not the same thing. Murder refers to the intentional killing of another person. Manslaughter, in contrast,… Continue reading Can Drunk Driving Save You From a Murder Conviction?
Read MoreCan Texas Parents Legally Give Alcohol to Their Children?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
Texas, like the rest of the United States, sets the legal age for consuming or purchasing alcohol at 21. This… Continue reading Can Texas Parents Legally Give Alcohol to Their Children?
Read MoreWhat Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Domestic violence–or what is called “family violence” in the Texas Penal Code–refers to “an act by a member of a… Continue reading What Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Read MoreLack of DWI Defense Nets Life Sentence
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Felony DWI Cases
A gentleman was arrested for DWI in Weatherford, TX and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the… Continue reading Lack of DWI Defense Nets Life Sentence
Read MoreNew BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state… Continue reading New BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
Read MoreTrump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime, Marijuana Possession
President Donald J. Trump stunned many political observers and pundits by winning the presidential election in 2016. He has promised… Continue reading Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County
Read MorePersonal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including… Continue reading Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
Read MoreAnimated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Understanding the Legality of Animated Porn: Virtual Child Pornography in the United States and Texas When it comes to legal… Continue reading Animated Child Porn: Legal or Illegal?
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