Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
One of the most important principles of criminal defense law in Texas is that every defendant has the right to… Continue reading Can a Jury Consider “Outside Evidence” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Defendants’ Sentence Enhancements as “Unconstitutionally Vague”
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common problem faced by criminal defendants is the tendency of prosecutors to charge multiple offenses arising from the same… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Defendants’ Sentence Enhancements as “Unconstitutionally Vague”
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes, Sex Crime
There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Read MoreWhat Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Murder normally refers to the crime of intentionally killing someone. But Texas also recognizes the criminal offense of “felony murder,”… Continue reading What Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?
Read MoreWhat the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
We all learned in school that everyone is “innocent until proven guilty” and that no person can be punished without… Continue reading What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
Read MoreCan a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas criminal law, it is possible for a defendant to be charged with multiple crimes arising from the same… Continue reading Can a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Read MoreCan I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many criminal cases are based on the testimony of an alleged accomplice. Prosecutors frequently convince an accomplice to cooperate in… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?
Read MoreCan My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Under Texas criminal law, a judge or jury may consider a defendant’s gang affiliation when determining a sentence. Gang membership… Continue reading Can My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
Read MoreHouston Court Tosses Conviction Due to Improperly Seized Video Footage
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government… Continue reading Houston Court Tosses Conviction Due to Improperly Seized Video Footage
Read MoreCan Lying on a Government Form Really Lead to Criminal Charges?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many white collar crime prosecutions in Texas begin when someone allegedly makes a false or misleading statement to a government… Continue reading Can Lying on a Government Form Really Lead to Criminal Charges?
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