Domestic Violence Charges: Know Your Rights
Let’s face it, no one plans on being arrested for a domestic violence charge. If you’re in such a predicament, knowing your rights is pivotal for ensuring your voice is heard and justice prevails. Whether you’re the accused person or you’re concerned about a loved one, contact our law firm […]
How Delays of Justice Hurt Houston Defendants
For a person charged with a crime in Texas, time can prove to be either an ally or an adversary. For criminal defendants in Harris County, the clock doesn’t simply tick—it resounds like a drum, punctuating the wait for a fair day in court. Delays in justice can wreak havoc […]
Understanding Evidence in Criminal Cases
Evidence is an important factor in both defending and prosecuting people suspected of crimes. In short, the evidence is everything. The evidence influences the trajectory of the case, the narrative, and determines the final outcome – guilt or innocence. When you have a case in the system, hiring the right […]
Texas Expunction: Sealing Criminal Records
For some of us, having a blotch on our background is like carrying a weight. The appearance of a criminal record in your background is never a good thing. Criminal records can lead to decreased economic options and even keep you from living in some neighborhoods. In some situations, having […]
Fighting Domestic Violence Charges in Houston
If you’re facing criminal charges in Houston related to domestic violence, It’s a serious situation. As a Houston-based criminal defense lawyer with a specialization in criminal law, I want to provide you with an overview of domestic violence cases under Texas law. If you’re seeking legal counsel, I’ll give you […]
The Impact of Social Media on Texas Criminal Cases
With the proliferation of smart phones, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the way information is disseminated and consumed. Social media, in particular, has become an integral part of our lives. These online media outlets influence not only our business & personal lives, but can also have a powerful impact […]
DEA Capture of Drug Trafficker Yields Sentence
As criminal defense attorneys, we can only cringe at the fact that the defendant, “Cheke”, plead guilty (admitted his crime), only to be sentenced to 35 years; federal time. It appears that after some investigation, police & federal agents managed to capture Esiquiel Rodriguez with less than 400 grams of […]
East Houston Deputy Arrested for Child Porn Possession
The crime of Possession of Child Pornography is a serious criminal offense in Texas, Houston, and anywhere else in the civilized world. You would think that a Harris County Precinct 2 Deputy (Constable) would know this, and he probably does. According to Channel 2 News (Houston) KPRC’s website, The son […]
Hit and Run: What’s the Law in Texas?
Just last month, a hit-and-run incident in North Houston left one man dead in what was a four-vehicle crash, according to a ABC 13 news report. One of the vehicles involved in the wreck was an area school bus. No students were on the bus at the time. The driver […]
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: The Burden of Proof
The Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases If you or a loved one is charged with a criminal offense in Houston, TX, you may be wondering, “what type of defense do I need to prove to beat these charges?” Understand that the burden is not on you to prove your […]
A Review of Marijuana Laws in Texas
According to this U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, in 2011, there were 18.1 million Americans 12 and older who admitted to using marijuana within the past month. And while use of marijuana may be widespread, it continues to be illegal under federal and Texas state law. Further, […]
RICO & Conspiracy Crimes are Serious
Very often when discussing crime, we focus on the result. For instance, we highlight that someone killed another person (murder) or set fire to a building (arson). But, it is common for many crimes to involve more than one person and be planned in advance. When this happens, it introduces […]
The Penal Consequences of Meth Possession
Most people, thanks to pop culture references, have at least heard of meth-amphetamines, even if they have never seen or been around them. “Meth,” as it is commonly called, is considered one of the most dangerous drugs in the world today, both for the effects using it, as well as […]
Sudden Passion Murder
In certain circumstances, it may be possible to lessen the severity of a murder conviction. The law has long recognized that intensely emotional situations may lead to immediate irrational behavior. While this behavior cannot be excused entirely, a finding of sudden passion can lead to more lenient punishment. Sudden Passion […]
A Look at Child Pornography Cases
Some of the most serious crimes in the eyes of Harris County prosecutors are those that victimize children. The possession of child pornography is one such crime with severe penalties for individuals convicted of it. A person accused of possessing child pornography not only faces the criminal justice system, but […]
Marijuana Related Criminal Offenses
There have been a many of young person walk into my law office, with their parents, frightened because they were accused of the criminal offense known as the possession of marijuana (a serious criminal offense) and seeking legal representation to attempt to fight the charge against them. A Conviction Could […]
Understanding Sex Crimes
Sexual assault is a serious criminal charge in which felony ramifications often apply. With Harris County, Texas having one of the largest concentrations of sex offenders in the United States, one can expect aggressive law enforcement from all levels of local law enforcement agencies on all matters involving sex crimes. […]
Acts of Self Defense & Texas Law
Self-defense is referred to as a justification defense, such that although the defendant has committed a criminal act as prescribed by statute, he or she should not be punished because the circumstances justify the defendant’s actions. Typically, one can use force that they reasonably believe is necessary to protect themselves […]
Two Texas Women Plead Guilty in Bank Fraud Case
Petra Del Bosque, a former banker from Zapata National Bank, and Anita Arredondo, an accounts payable clerk for a local construction company, have both plead guilty to bank fraud. Their cases stem from an October 2014 arrest for their part in a check cashing scheme prosecutors say lasted over two […]
Police Need a Warrant to Search your Cell Phone
Here’s a scenario that, if you are like many Houston residents, you have faced before. You are driving along, maybe a little too fast, or maybe slightly drifting out of your assigned lane. Before you know it, the ominous “red, white, and blue” lights appear out of nowhere and the […]
Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault?
Even if you think you may be accused of a criminal offense sexual in nature, or have already been charged with a sex crime, it’s important that you understand your rights are in jeopardy in conjunction with the important need of immediate legal representation to guard you from defamation of […]
Understanding Burglary & Texas Law
Burglary is a serious criminal offense in Houston. When burglary defendants are making their rounds through the criminal justice system prosecutors often seek to take advantage of them, or in other words, make an example out of them. Often, it’s easy for prosecutors to secure a conviction on poorly represented […]
Consequences of Criminal Accusations
There are an untold number of consequences that come along with being found guilty of a criminal offense in the court of law. Imagine living forever branded as a criminal as a result of having subpar legal representation, or being found guilty of crime in Houston; everything in your life […]
Arrested for Cocaine in Houston? Don’t Panic, Call Tad.
If you, someone in your family, or a close loved one, has been arrested for a criminal offense involving cocaine in Houston, Texas, you’re facing serious criminal charges that will result in a felony conviction if you’re found guilty in a Harris County, TX court of law. Tad Nelson, a […]
All Criminal Charges Deserve A Legal Defense
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a criminal offense in Houston the situation is serious. No matter how seemingly small or insignificant the criminal charge may seem, accruing criminal charges can be life altering events if not properly addressed by a Houston criminal defense lawyer who […]