Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
In most criminal cases there is a strict time limit that must be followed by prosecutors. This is known as… Continue reading What Is the Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas?
Read MoreIs Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
As a general rule, you are not supposed to conduct any sort of “outdoor burning” in Texas. There are limited… Continue reading Is Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
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 MoreTaking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
“Finders, keepers,” is an old idiom you probably first learned on the schoolyard playground. It is not, however, a valid… Continue reading Taking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
Read MoreEx-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Most of us have had a bad day at work. And that can affect our ability to do our jobs… Continue reading Ex-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals Rejects Vagueness Challenge to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct Law
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
One of the bedrock principles of criminal law is that a person has the right to notice of the charged… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Rejects Vagueness Challenge to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct Law
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 MoreNewly Elected Houston Judges Start to Implement Misdemeanor Bail Reform
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
When you are arrested for any crime–even a misdemeanor offense–a judge has the authority to set bail. Bail is not… Continue reading Newly Elected Houston Judges Start to Implement Misdemeanor Bail Reform
Read MoreWhen Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Misdemeanor crimes may not carry the same stigma as felonies. But even the record of a misdemeanor arrest can follow… Continue reading When Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Criminal Trespass in Texas?
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Misdemeanor criminal charges often start with a minor scuffle or incident that escalates once the police are called. In many… Continue reading What Is Considered Criminal Trespass in Texas?
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