Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Some little white lies aren’t so little. Under Texas law, you can face criminal charges for lying under oath, and… Continue reading Perjury versus Aggravated Perjury: What’s the Difference?
Read MoreFood Stamp Fraud in Houston
Posted by Tad Nelson | Fraud
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the food stamp program in Texas. In the old days, people received paper… Continue reading Food Stamp Fraud in Houston
Read MoreShould Texas Nurses Be Worried about Criminal Negligent Homicide Charges?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The prosecution of a nurse in Tennessee for negligent homicide has raised alarm in the medical community. Nurses and other… Continue reading Should Texas Nurses Be Worried about Criminal Negligent Homicide Charges?
Read MoreCan You Be Convicted of Aiding and Abetting a Burglary in Houston?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Texas prosecutors seek stiff punishment for criminals. But in their zeal to reduce crime, they often go after those people… Continue reading Can You Be Convicted of Aiding and Abetting a Burglary in Houston?
Read MoreCan Two Defendants Share a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
This question pops up sometimes when two people are arrested for participating in the same crime. They might think hiring… Continue reading Can Two Defendants Share a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Read MoreShould You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer or Go with the Public Defender?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of criminal defendants to an attorney, even when they can’t afford one. If you… Continue reading Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer or Go with the Public Defender?
Read MoreUnderstanding Assaultive Offenses in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Assault
When you are facing assault charges in Galveston or League City, it can be difficult to understand what type of… Continue reading Understanding Assaultive Offenses in Texas
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Texas Sex Offender Registry
Posted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
Anyone who is facing charges for sex offenses under Texas state or federal law may be required to register as… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Texas Sex Offender Registry
Read MoreReasons a Former Prosecutor Makes the Best Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Prosecution, Understanding Texas Law
If you have been arrested for a criminal offense in Texas, it is understandable that you view the prosecution as… Continue reading Reasons a Former Prosecutor Makes the Best Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Read MoreWhat Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Deadly Weapon” in Texas?
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