Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crimes are no laughing matter, especially when the defendant is a public official. The misuse of government funds… Continue reading Appeals Court Upholds Former Texas City Manager’s 35-Year Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Although misdemeanor crimes carry less severe punishments than felonies, Texas prosecutors still take these “lesser” cases seriously. Indeed, it is… Continue reading The Use of Expert Testimony in Texas Misdemeanor Cases
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In any criminal trial, the defendant has a constitutional right not to testify. The jury is not allowed to infer… Continue reading How Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
An issue that often comes up in the trial of domestic violence cases is the admission of evidence regarding “extraneous… Continue reading When Is It “Unfair Prejudice” for a Prosecutor to Bring Up Additional Allegations in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
When you are involved in a minor traffic accident with another car, you should always get out and exchange information… Continue reading Failing to Report Property Damage in a Car Accident Can Lead to Jail Time
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Police officers often rely on undercover work and confidential informants to help gather evidence of potential drug crimes. In some… Continue reading What Is Considered “Entrapment” When It Comes to a Drug Crime?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Many crimes in Texas have what are known as “lesser-included offenses.” This means that based on the available evidence, a… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Texas?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
Identity theft is one of the most commonly prosecuted white collar crimes in Texas. If you intentionally use someone else’s… Continue reading Houston U.S. Attorney Charges DHS Employee with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Sex crimes involving child victims often draw the harshest penalties under Texas law. For example, the offense of continuous sexual… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Testimony Enough to Send a Person Charged with a Sex Crime to Prison for Life?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
The Constitution guarantees every criminal defendant’s right to a “speedy” trial. This right applies to both felony and misdemeanor offenses.… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Speedy Trial” When It Comes to a Misdemeanor Offense?
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