Posted by Tad Nelson | Felony Crimes, Houston Criminal Cases, Misdemeanor Crimes, Wobblers
Most people have a basic understanding of how crimes are organized in the classification of offenses under Texas law, which… Continue reading What Crimes are Wobblers in Texas?
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Allegations of domestic violence are treated very seriously in Texas, which is why lawmakers have enacted numerous statutes to protect… Continue reading Comparing Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence Cases in Texas
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Most of us know the drill when a police officer stops on suspicion of a traffic violation. Among other steps,… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Driving with an Invalid License in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime, Houston Criminal Cases, Possession
Drug charges obviously require drugs. And police typically recover drugs when they search suspects or their property. As you probably… Continue reading Can Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
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Many Texas criminal cases end with the defendant being placed on community supervision, i.e. probation. This means the defendant will… Continue reading Evading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation
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Electronic devices are a valuable commodity and a frequent target of burglary. But today’s “smart” devices, including tablets and phones,… Continue reading How an iPad Can Lead to a Burglary Conviction in Texas
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The television series Breaking Bad popularized the knowledge of crystallized methamphetamine–i.e., crystal meth–and the dangers it poses to producers and… Continue reading How to Fight a Crystal Meth Possession or Distribution Charge in Texas
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The United States is one of the few western countries to try accused juvenile offenders in an adult court system.… Continue reading Increasing the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas
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Texas has long had a reputation as a gun-friendly state. But that does not mean there is an absence of… Continue reading Surprise: Weapons Charges in a Gun-Friendly State
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A longtime Houston Police Department officer was charged just last month in connection with trafficking huge amounts of cocaine into… Continue reading Houston Police Officer Charged in Cocaine Conspiracy
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