Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
When a police officer stops you–or attempts to stop you–for suspicion of a crime, the absolute worst thing you do… Continue reading Galveston Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Evading Arrest
Read MoreHow Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crimes like forgery are often prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, which carry one year or less of jail time.… Continue reading How Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?
Read MoreHouston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Compelling prostitution–i.e., pimping–is one of the most serious sex crimes a person can be charged with, in Texas. Under the… Continue reading Houston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
Read MoreHow You May Face Drug Charges Even if the Drugs Do Not Belong to You
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
When it comes to drug crimes, law enforcement need not actually find illegal contraband on your person. If the police… Continue reading How You May Face Drug Charges Even if the Drugs Do Not Belong to You
Read MoreHow a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Lead to “Forfeiture” of Your Property to the State of Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Normally, the maximum penalty for a Class A misdemeanor offense in Texas is one year in jail and a $4,000… Continue reading How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Lead to “Forfeiture” of Your Property to the State of Texas
Read MoreIs an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
In deciding whether or not to charge a person with DWI, Houston-area law enforcement officers will often rely on the… Continue reading Is an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Read MoreWhat Is a Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Evidence to the Defense in a Criminal Trial?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
There is a basic rule in criminal defense law that a defendant cannot advance a legal theory on appeal if… Continue reading What Is a Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Evidence to the Defense in a Criminal Trial?
Read MoreCan a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
The U.S. Constitution prohibits courts from imposing “excessive bail” in criminal cases. Among other things, this means that courts should… Continue reading Can a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Read MoreWhat Is “Grooming” Testimony, and How Does It Affect Sex Crimes Cases?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
In sex crimes cases, prosecutors often seek to introduce evidence of “grooming.” In broad terms, grooming refers to actions that… Continue reading What Is “Grooming” Testimony, and How Does It Affect Sex Crimes Cases?
Read MoreHow Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
A Houston police officer only needs “reasonable suspicion” of DWI to stop and pull you over for further investigation. One… Continue reading How Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
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