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Texas Woman Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail for Driving with “Altered” Vehicle Registration Sticker

Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Not all traffic violations involve actions you make while driving a vehicle. Even if you are simply walking down a… Continue reading Can I Be Ticketed for a Traffic Violation as a Pedestrian?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Traffic violations often lead to the pursuit of other criminal charges, such as DWI or possession of illegal drugs. That… Continue reading How an Apparent “Wide Right” Turn Can Lead to More Serious Legal Problems in Texas

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?

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

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

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

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?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses

If you fail to pay a required toll on a county road, you commit a misdemeanor traffic violation punishable by… Continue reading Court: Harris County May Collect Road Tolls Against Ex-Owners of Vehicles

Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses

Not all traffic violations are dealt with strictly by a ticket. For instance, if a driver accidentally strikes a structure… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Failing to Report an Accident Involving Only Property Damage?