Posted by Tad Nelson | Assault
Road rage is a serious problem on Texas highways. Drivers who are otherwise mild and friendly can become aggressive and… Continue reading Houston Road Rage Incident Leads to Felony Charges
Read MoreUnderstanding Assaultive Offenses in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Assault
When you are facing assault charges in Galveston or League City, it can be difficult to understand what type of… Continue reading Understanding Assaultive Offenses in Texas
Read MoreCan Prosecutors Prove Domestic Violence Even With Contradictory Eyewitness Testimony?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
Once police respond to a report of possible domestic violence, any evidence they legally obtain may later be used to… Continue reading Can Prosecutors Prove Domestic Violence Even With Contradictory Eyewitness Testimony?
Read MoreThe Importance of “Dating Relationships” in Texas Domestic Violence Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence in Texas includes not just acts involving family members, but also anyone that is in a “dating relationship”… Continue reading The Importance of “Dating Relationships” in Texas Domestic Violence Cases
Read MoreTexas Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Choking Ex-Fiancé
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges of any kind are serious. But Texas law pays special attention to cases where the defendant is… Continue reading Texas Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Choking Ex-Fiancé
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 MoreHow “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
One thing that elevates simple assault to aggravated assault in Texas is when the accused “commits serious bodily injury” to… Continue reading How “Serious” Injury Affects an Aggravated Assault Charge
Read MoreHouston Men Convicted of Hate Crime in Bus Stop Attack
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
This week, three Houston men were convicted on federal hate crime charges for the assault of an African-American man last… Continue reading Houston Men Convicted of Hate Crime in Bus Stop Attack
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