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?
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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 MorePosted 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?
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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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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 MorePosted 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
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