Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
A key issue in many Houston-area drug crimes cases is proving the defendant actually had possession of an illegal substance.… Continue reading How Can I Prove the Drugs Do Not Belong to Me?
Read MoreHow Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas, aggravated assault refers to “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” causing “serious bodily injury” to another person. Aggravated assault is… Continue reading How Serious Is an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Read MoreWhen Can Texas Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing
Texas has an “implied consent” law which helps with DWI enforcement. This means that if a police officer has probable… Continue reading When Can Texas Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
Read MoreAm I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Theft is defined under Texas law as the crime of unlawfully appropriating property “with intent to deprive the owner” of… Continue reading Am I Guilty of Theft in Texas If I Thought I Had the Owner’s Consent?
Read MoreIs Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime
The phrase “white collar crime” usually conjures up an image of some type of massive fraud like a Ponzi scheme.… Continue reading Is Failing to Pay a Subcontractor a Felony in Texas?
Read MoreIs it a Crime in Texas for a High School Teacher to Sleep With a Student?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
When in comes to sex crimes in Texas, the nature of the relationship between the defendant and the victim matters.… Continue reading Is it a Crime in Texas for a High School Teacher to Sleep With a Student?
Read MoreCan Shoplifting Lead to a Murder Charge?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
Murder typically refers to the intentional killing of another person. But it is possible to be convicted of murder in… Continue reading Can Shoplifting Lead to a Murder Charge?
Read MoreWill Texas “Excuse” Underage Drinking Involving Sexual Assault Victims?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking
There is no disputing that underage drinking, especially on college campuses, is a major problem in Texas. Underage drinking is… Continue reading Will Texas “Excuse” Underage Drinking Involving Sexual Assault Victims?
Read MoreCan My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
A criminal domestic violence case does not automatically end if the alleged victim declines to testify. Texas prosecutors can and… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
Read MoreWhen Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
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?
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