Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
DWI & drunk driving cases often begin with a traffic stop. In the process of citing a driver for a… Continue reading When Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Read MoreIs an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
It should come as no surprise that Texas law is not sympathetic towards defendants convicted of domestic violence. In many… Continue reading Is an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Read MoreUnderstanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A speeding ticket is perhaps the most common traffic violation committed by Houston-area residents. And if you have just received… Continue reading Understanding How Speed Limits Work in Houston
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Crimes, Sex Crime
There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
Read MoreCan I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
If you have never been in trouble with the law before, a DWI charge might not seem like a big… Continue reading Can I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are often intertwined with child custody disputes. Indeed, there are situations where one parent may falsely accuse… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions
Read MoreHow Backing Out of a Driveway Can Lead to More Serious Criminal Charges
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
A simple traffic violation is often the first step towards a police officer arresting someone for a more serious crime,… Continue reading How Backing Out of a Driveway Can Lead to More Serious Criminal Charges
Read MoreIs a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
A cardinal rule of the Texas criminal justice system that is that every person who appears in court must tell… Continue reading Is a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?
Read MoreCan Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime, Houston Criminal Cases, Possession
Drug charges obviously require drugs. And police typically recover drugs when they search suspects or their property. As you probably… Continue reading Can Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
Read MoreEvading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law, Houston Criminal Cases, Understanding Texas Law
Many Texas criminal cases end with the defendant being placed on community supervision, i.e. probation. This means the defendant will… Continue reading Evading the Cops Can Prove Costly If You Are on Probation
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