Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A simple traffic violation is often the first step towards a police officer arresting someone for a more serious crime,… Continue reading How Backing Out of a Driveway Can Lead to More Serious Criminal Charges
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Murder normally refers to the crime of intentionally killing someone. But Texas also recognizes the criminal offense of “felony murder,”… Continue reading What Qualifies as “Felony Murder” in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Some misdemeanor crimes in Texas involve violating a prior court order. For example, if a judge issues a protective order… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI, Uncategorized
When it comes to DWI & drunk driving offenses in Houston, you need to be concerned with both the potential… Continue reading Do Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Houston Criminal Cases
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, Uncategorized
We have all heard of cases where someone is arrested for drug possession when illegal narcotics are literally found on… Continue reading Do Houston Prosecutors Need to Prove You Had “Exclusive” Possession of Illegal Drugs?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
We all learned in school that everyone is “innocent until proven guilty” and that no person can be punished without… Continue reading What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Civil Forfeiture Means for Texas Criminal Defendants
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar crimes cover a variety of offenses in Texas. For instance, one of the more common types of white-collar… Continue reading How Failing to File Your Employment Taxes Can Land You in Jail
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
As a general rule, prosecutors cannot show that you committed a crime by pointing to other bad acts you might… Continue reading Is a Jury Allowed to Hear from Other Accusers in a Child Sex Crimes Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
When stopped by a police officer on suspicion of a traffic violation, a driver is typically asked to produce “proof… Continue reading What Happens If You Drive a Car Without Proof of Insurance in Texas?
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