Are “Citizen’s Arrests” Permissible in Misdemeanor Cases?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Misdemeanor offenses like theft or a first-time DWI may not carry the same potential for lengthy prison sentences as felonies… Continue reading Are “Citizen’s Arrests” Permissible in Misdemeanor Cases?

When Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law

Pre- and post-marital agreements are commonly used to prevent the formation of “community property” during a marriage. In other words,… Continue reading When Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Child Support

Child support is established by court order in Texas. Typically the parent subject to the order is only required to… Continue reading Can a Houston Judge Order Me to Pay Retroactive Child Support?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

One of the most common traffic violations we see in the Houston area is failing to legally stop at a… Continue reading What Constitutes a Legal Stop in Houston?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing

It is common knowledge that the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drunk driving in Texas is 0.08 percent. BAC… Continue reading What’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?

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?

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”?