Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Criminal attempt is a “preparatory offense” under Texas law where a defendant tries to commit a crime but doesn’t follow… Continue reading What is Criminal Attempt in Texas?
Read MoreAvoid Making these “Harmless” Statements to the Police
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Getting stopped by the police is a stressful experience, and many people will do or say anything to end the… Continue reading Avoid Making these “Harmless” Statements to the Police
Read MoreCan You Go to Prison for Failing to Stop and Render Aid Following a Car Accident?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
Most of us know to stop and exchange insurance information with another driver following a car accident. This is not… Continue reading Can You Go to Prison for Failing to Stop and Render Aid Following a Car Accident?
Read MoreCan the State of Texas Try You at the Jailhouse?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In every Texas criminal trial, the accused is entitled to a presumption of innocence. This presumption includes the right to… Continue reading Can the State of Texas Try You at the Jailhouse?
Read MoreCan You Be Prosecuted for a Death in Your Swimming Pool?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The drowning death of a four-year-old in a Galveston hotel pool has renewed attention on pool safety. Many homeowners in… Continue reading Can You Be Prosecuted for a Death in Your Swimming Pool?
Read MoreCan You Protect Your Property with Force?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Robbery
Most people know that you can use force to defend yourself from bodily attack in Texas. But did you know… Continue reading Can You Protect Your Property with Force?
Read MoreCan You Make a Citizen’s Arrest in League City?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Texas Laws
Few issues are as confusing as whether private citizens can make an arrest. In Texas the answer is surprisingly “yes.”… Continue reading Can You Make a Citizen’s Arrest in League City?
Read MoreDid the Prosecution Commit a Brady Violation?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In the United States, police departments perform most of the investigations into criminal activity. This investigation can include interviewing witnesses,… Continue reading Did the Prosecution Commit a Brady Violation?
Read MorePleading Guilty? You Still Should Hire a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes, Texas Laws
Some criminal defendants decide to plead guilty to their charges, so they imagine that they can avoid the hassle of… Continue reading Pleading Guilty? You Still Should Hire a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
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
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