Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor crimes may not carry the same stigma as felonies. But even the record of a misdemeanor arrest can follow… Continue reading When Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
Read MoreHow a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Texas DWI laws provide for a number of sentencing “enhancements” based on the circumstances of a particular case. For example,… Continue reading How a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Read MoreHow Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
A domestic violence charge is never a good thing. But such allegations are especially problematic if you are already on… Continue reading How Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Read MoreCan a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
In Texas criminal law, it is possible for a defendant to be charged with multiple crimes arising from the same… Continue reading Can a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
Read MoreWill a Misdemeanor Conviction Affect My Right to Own a Firearm in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
It is not uncommon for Texas prosecutors to plea a defendant accused of a felony down to a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading Will a Misdemeanor Conviction Affect My Right to Own a Firearm in Texas?
Read MoreHouston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In most DWI and drunk driving cases, a critical piece of evidence is the toxicology report that confirms the defendant’s… Continue reading Houston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report
Read MoreAre Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
When it comes to domestic violence cases, prosecutors will employ every legal tactic available to try and maximize a criminal… Continue reading Are Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Right to Confront Your Accuser in a Rape Trial
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Every criminal defendant has a constitutional right to confront the witnesses against them. Such rights are especially crucial in sex… Continue reading Understanding Your Right to Confront Your Accuser in a Rape Trial
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Criminal Trespass in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor criminal charges often start with a minor scuffle or incident that escalates once the police are called. In many… Continue reading What Is Considered Criminal Trespass in Texas?
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
A drunk driving charge is always a serious matter. But if you are accused of DWI while currently on community… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
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