Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Houston-area prosecutors often pursue family violence enhancements to criminal charges in order to secure a more severe sentence for the… Continue reading What You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge
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It’s not exactly news, but when police pull you over on a suspected traffic violation, that may simply be a… Continue reading What Happens If Police Find Drugs in My Car After Initiating an Illegal Traffic Stop?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Under Texas criminal law, a judge or jury may consider a defendant’s gang affiliation when determining a sentence. Gang membership… Continue reading Can My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes, and in particular alleged offenses against children, tend to draw a strong reaction from prosecutors and the public… Continue reading How Precise Does an Accuser Need to Be When Testifying About a Sex Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
If you are involved in a single-car accident that results in property damage, you need to contact the police and… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Failing to Report a Single-Car Accident?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government… Continue reading Houston Court Tosses Conviction Due to Improperly Seized Video Footage
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many white collar crime prosecutions in Texas begin when someone allegedly makes a false or misleading statement to a government… Continue reading Can Lying on a Government Form Really Lead to Criminal Charges?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
There are many misdemeanor crimes in Texas, such as traffic violations, that can land you in legal trouble beyond a… Continue reading Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are often “he said/she said” affairs. Prosecutors ask juries to convict defendants largely on the strength and… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Pending Criminal Charges Relevant in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In criminal defense law, proof of insanity can serve to absolve a defendant of guilt. Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Is Intoxication a Defense to Criminal Activity in Texas?
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