Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Many traffic violations do not involve anyone besides the driver. For instance, if you run a red light through an… Continue reading How a Hit-and-Run Accident Can Lead to Felony Charges in Texas
Read MoreIf I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug charges in Texas are resolved by a plea bargain where the defendant is placed on community supervision (probation)… Continue reading If I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?
Read MoreAustin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor crimes include a variety of non-violent offenses, such as forgery. Indeed, under the Texas Penal Code, forgery is a… Continue reading Austin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery
Read MoreHow Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Most DWI arrests in Texas begin with an unrelated traffic stop. Assuming the officer has formed a “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading How Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Burglary
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Although many people associate a burglar with a thief who breaks into someone’s house and steals their property, the legal… Continue reading The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Burglary
Read More“Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Traffic violations are commonly used by Texas law enforcement to justify what would otherwise be an unlawful detention of a… Continue reading “Reasonable Suspicion” and Traffic Violations in Texas
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in “organized crime.” Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Read MoreDoes a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
DNA testing has become popular in recent years as a consumer product. Home kits promise the ability to learn more… Continue reading Does a Person Accused of Rape Have the Right to Cross-Examine the Lab That Performed the Rape Kit?
Read More“Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads… Continue reading “Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Anytime that you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation, you must present your driver’s license. Most… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Caught Driving with an Expired License?
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