Am 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?

Is 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?