Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are often “he said/she said” affairs. Prosecutors ask juries to convict defendants largely on the strength and… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Pending Criminal Charges Relevant in a Domestic Violence Case?
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In criminal defense law, proof of insanity can serve to absolve a defendant of guilt. Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Is Intoxication a Defense to Criminal Activity in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
If you serve in a fiduciary role for someone else, you must not “misapply” any funds entrusted to your care.… Continue reading What Is “Misapplication of Fiduciary Funds” Under Texas Law?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
A common prosecution tactic in sex crimes cases is to introduce evidence of the defendant’s “bad character,” such as a… Continue reading How Far Can Houston Sex Crimes Prosecutors Go in Referencing My Past Criminal Record?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
A common element of misdemeanor crimes in Texas is identification. In other words, if prosecutors charge you with a misdemeanor… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Misdemeanor Assault Even if Nobody Identifies Me in Court?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving
Most people know they have the “right to remain silent” when accused of a crime. This includes offenses like DWI… Continue reading Should I Testify at My Own Drunk Driving Trial?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence in Texas includes not just acts involving family members, but also anyone that is in a “dating relationship”… Continue reading The Importance of “Dating Relationships” in Texas Domestic Violence Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Although we commonly associate traffic violations with driving violations like speeding or failing to stop at a red light, an… Continue reading How a Dispute Over Mud Flaps Led to a Truck Driver’s Felony Conviction
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Houston-area law enforcement often use “confidential informants” to identify suspects in drug crimes cases. Under the Rules of Evidence governing… Continue reading Do I Have the Right to Know the Identity of the “Confidential Information” Who Told the Police I Have Drugs?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a serious crime in Texas, you have the right to present a defense within the… Continue reading Can I Argue Self-Defense in a Burglary Case?
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