Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Texas aggressively prosecutes drug offenses. Being caught with drugs or trying to sell them carries stiff penalties. The state even… Continue reading Criminal Prosecutions for Drug Paraphernalia
Read MoreWhat is Swatting and Is It a Crime?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Swatting is a form of harassment where a person makes a false report to the police to get an emergency… Continue reading What is Swatting and Is It a Crime?
Read MoreDid You Know Leaving a Child in a Vehicle is a Crime?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes
Parents have many responsibilities, and dragging a child around is a real hassle. Nonetheless, Texas has criminalized leaving young children… Continue reading Did You Know Leaving a Child in a Vehicle is a Crime?
Read MoreFailing to Provide Medical Care to a Child
Posted by Tad Nelson | Child Support
Parents owe many duties to their children—to provide food and shelter, as well as education. But the duty to provide… Continue reading Failing to Provide Medical Care to a Child
Read MoreIs It Illegal to Refuse to Identify Yourself?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
It is standard practice for the police to ask for your name and identification after arresting you. But what if… Continue reading Is It Illegal to Refuse to Identify Yourself?
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Crimes in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Given our location on the southern border, Texas sees many human trafficking cases. Every day, dozens of people are trafficked… Continue reading Human Trafficking Crimes in Texas
Read MoreWhen is Duress a Defense in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas seeks to punish those whose criminal acts harm other people. But sometimes a defendant doesn’t act freely. Instead, he… Continue reading When is Duress a Defense in Texas?
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 MoreHow “Promoting” Prostitution Can Lead to Serious Felony Charges
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Even when it involves two consenting parties, prostitution is still classified as a sex crime in Texas. Similarly, it is… Continue reading How “Promoting” Prostitution Can Lead to Serious Felony Charges
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