Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Given our location on the southern border, Texas sees many human trafficking cases. Every day, dozens of people are trafficked… Continue reading Human Trafficking Crimes in Texas
Read MoreWhen is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas seeks to punish those whose criminal acts harm other people. But sometimes a defendant doesn’t act freely. Instead, he… Continue reading When is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Read MoreWill My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many Houston criminal cases revolve around eyewitness testimony. Without this testimony, a prosecutor might be left with very little evidence… Continue reading Will My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Read MoreIs Animal Cruelty Illegal in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
We typically think of criminal law protecting humans from harm. But Texas law also has animal cruelty provisions which can… Continue reading Is Animal Cruelty Illegal in Texas?
Read MoreIs Crime Rising or Falling in Houston?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
People are naturally worried about crime, especially violent crime. However, few people really know whether a city as large as… Continue reading Is Crime Rising or Falling in Houston?
Read MoreChild Neglect & Abandonment in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Neglect has devastating consequences for children as well as for the broader society. For this reason, Texas has passed laws… Continue reading Child Neglect & Abandonment in Texas
Read MoreWhat is Evidence Tampering in Galveston?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The criminal justice system only works if judges and jurors can believe the credibility of evidence. For this reason, Texas… Continue reading What is Evidence Tampering in Galveston?
Read MoreWhat is Attempted Murder?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The criminal law punishes those who attempt crimes, even if they aren’t successful at following through. Under Texas law, you… Continue reading What is Attempted Murder?
Read MoreHazing Crimes During Pledge Week
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
For many people, Greek life is the highlight of their college experience. They take great pride in joining the fraternity… Continue reading Hazing Crimes During Pledge Week
Read MoreWhy Your Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Should Have Appellate Experience
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many criminal defendants never think their case will end up on appeal. And few of them do. Nevertheless, hiring a… Continue reading Why Your Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Should Have Appellate Experience
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