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?
Read MoreTaking Burglary Seriously in Texas
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
Read MoreHow a Reduced Charge Affects Your Right to Expungement
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
Read MoreIs Property of My Spouse’s Minor Child Part of the “Marital Estate”?
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”?
Read MoreHow Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?
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?
Read MoreCan Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
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?
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?
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?
Read MoreWhat Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?
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?
Read MoreCan Evidence of Prior Bad Acts Convict Me of Rape 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?
Read MoreHow Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Spousal support in Texas may be ordered by the court as part of a divorce proceeding or contractually agreed upon… Continue reading How Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
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