Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Although we commonly associate traffic violations with driving violations like speeding or failing to stop at a red light, an… Continue reading How a Dispute Over Mud Flaps Led to a Truck Driver’s Felony Conviction
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For most Houston-area residents, our primary interaction with the police comes during citations for traffic violations. A traffic stop is… Continue reading When Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
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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 MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges often carry significant penalties in Texas. For example, possession of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine is a… Continue reading What Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
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Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the… Continue reading Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Understanding Texas Law
Every Houston resident has the right to a “trial by jury” when charged with a criminal offense. But there are… Continue reading Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries: An Overview
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According to the most recent figures from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are approximately 4,700 motorcyclists killed… Continue reading Texas Motorcycle DWI Laws
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Firearms, Houston Criminal Cases
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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There are many legal terms that people are familiar with even if they do not understand the exact meaning. “Burglary”… Continue reading Burglary, Breaking and Entering & Theft? What Is the Difference?
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The term “crime of passion” is often used by the media to describe certain sensational murder cases. The archetype of… Continue reading Passion Murder vs. Premeditated Murder
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