Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
When a person is convicted of sex offense or sex crime in Texas, their sentence does not necessarily end when… Continue reading How Civil Commitment of “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
Read MoreTaking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
“Finders, keepers,” is an old idiom you probably first learned on the schoolyard playground. It is not, however, a valid… Continue reading Taking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Read MoreHow “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges are not limited to possession of controlled substances. Many defendants find themselves facing additional felony charges of “tampering”… Continue reading How “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
Read MoreCourt: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you fail to pay a required toll on a county road, you commit a misdemeanor traffic violation punishable by… Continue reading Court: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals Reverses San Antonio Man’s Conviction for Tampering with Government Records
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
Details matter when it comes to white collar crimes. As with any criminal case, the burden is on the prosecution… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses San Antonio Man’s Conviction for Tampering with Government Records
Read MoreHow Your Internet Search History May Be Used Against You in a Sex Crimes Trial
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
The Internet is a wonderful tool that allows access to information in an unprecedented manner. But it is an equally… Continue reading How Your Internet Search History May Be Used Against You in a Sex Crimes Trial
Read MoreEx-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Most of us have had a bad day at work. And that can affect our ability to do our jobs… Continue reading Ex-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
Read MoreDo the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Most DWI arrests occur when a police officer stops a motorist and orders them to pull over to the side… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
Read MoreIs It “Domestic Violence” If I Attack My Roommate?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Evidence of domestic violence is often used to enhance a criminal case against a defendant in Texas. For example, Section… Continue reading Is It “Domestic Violence” If I Attack My Roommate?
Read MoreCan I Be Charged with a Crime for Failing to Report an Accident Involving Only Property Damage?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Not all traffic violations are dealt with strictly by a ticket. For instance, if a driver accidentally strikes a structure… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Failing to Report an Accident Involving Only Property Damage?
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