Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
People have the right to move about freely, so it’s not a surprise that Texas criminalizes any restraint of a… Continue reading What Are Unlawful Restraint & Kidnapping Charges in Texas?
Read MoreRed Flags when Hiring a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Houston has hundreds of criminal defense attorneys, all offering their services to those facing criminal charges. But how do you… Continue reading Red Flags when Hiring a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
Read MoreDo the Police Need a Search Warrant for Your Cell Phone?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Cell phones have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Older cell phones were the size of bricks and had… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Search Warrant for Your Cell Phone?
Read MoreMail Theft is a Serious Problem in Galveston
Posted by Tad Nelson | Theft
According to the U.S. Postal Service, mail theft in Galveston has increased over the past few years. This increase has… Continue reading Mail Theft is a Serious Problem in Galveston
Read MoreWill My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many Houston criminal cases revolve around eyewitness testimony. Without this testimony, a prosecutor might be left with very little evidence… Continue reading Will My Case Be Dropped if A Witness Refuses to Testify?
Read MoreChild Neglect & Abandonment in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Neglect has devastating consequences for children as well as for the broader society. For this reason, Texas has passed laws… Continue reading Child Neglect & Abandonment in Texas
Read MoreWhat is Attempted Murder?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The criminal law punishes those who attempt crimes, even if they aren’t successful at following through. Under Texas law, you… Continue reading What is Attempted Murder?
Read MoreAre Sex Crimes Charged Under Federal or State Law?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Sex crimes in Texas are extremely serious offenses, and it is critical to have a Texas sex crimes defense lawyer… Continue reading Are Sex Crimes Charged Under Federal or State Law?
Read MoreDo Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Many DWI arrests start out as a traffic stop. This means that a police officer first needs “reasonable suspicion” to… Continue reading Do Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Read MoreDo You Have the Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses at a Bail Hearing?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Bail, Conviction, Criminal Defense
The United States Constitution and Texas law guarantee a criminal defendant’s right to seek and receive reasonable bail pending trial.… Continue reading Do You Have the Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses at a Bail Hearing?
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