Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In criminal defense law, proof of insanity can serve to absolve a defendant of guilt. Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Is Intoxication a Defense to Criminal Activity in Texas?
Read MoreCan I Argue Self-Defense in a Burglary Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a serious crime in Texas, you have the right to present a defense within the… Continue reading Can I Argue Self-Defense in a Burglary Case?
Read MoreAre You Facing Possession or Sale of Marijuana Charges?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423… Continue reading Are You Facing Possession or Sale of Marijuana Charges?
Read MoreYou Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
“Running away won’t solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly… Continue reading You Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Houston Criminal Court Judge Gives Bad Jury Instructions?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When you are tried for any kind of criminal offense in Texas, the trial judge is responsible for instructing the… Continue reading What Happens When a Houston Criminal Court Judge Gives Bad Jury Instructions?
Read MoreWhen Does a “Non-Custodial” Interview Become an Interrogation
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
As criminal defense attorneys, one thing we stress time-and-again to our clients is the importance of invoking your rights to… Continue reading When Does a “Non-Custodial” Interview Become an Interrogation
Read MoreWhat Does “Criminal Mischief” Mean in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
According to Texas Penal Code 28.03, criminal mischief refers to the act of intentionally damaging or vandalizing another person’s property… Continue reading What Does “Criminal Mischief” Mean in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?
Read MoreIntent and the Felony-Murder Rule in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common issue in criminal defense law is addressing the issue of “intent.” For example, if a defendant accidentally killed… Continue reading Intent and the Felony-Murder Rule in Texas
Read MoreWhat Does the Right to a “Speedy Trial” Mean in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Every person charged with a crime in Texas has the right to a “speedy trial.” This right is guaranteed by… Continue reading What Does the Right to a “Speedy Trial” Mean in Texas?
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