Defense Strategies for Assault Cases
In Texas, a person can be charged with assault for actions ranging from simple assaults, like threats or minor physical contact, to aggravated assaults involving […]
Galveston County
Expungement: Clearing Your Criminal Record
Life doesn’t always follow a linear path. Sometimes, unforeseen circumstances lead people down roads they’d never intended to take. Mistakes happen. But those mistakes shouldn’t […]
Defending Probation Violations
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure outlines probation, or ‘community supervision’ as an alternative to a jail or prison sentence. This is great for individuals […]
What to Expect In Texas Criminal Trial
In Texas, the path to a trial often begins with an arrest. Once arrested, the defendant is brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay, as […]
The Cost of Criminal Justice: A Look at Legal Fees
If you’re facing criminal charges in Galveston, you’re probably going through a lot right now. The uncertainty, the anxiety, and then, the looming question – […]
Defense Lawyering: Fighting Drug Charges
If you’re facing criminal charges for a drug offense in Galveston, it’s easy to feel like the whole world turned against you. However, you’re not […]
Galveston Juvenile Justice: Tips for Parents
Galveston criminal law attorneys Tad Nelson & Amber Spurlock take pride in helping families of children charged with crimes in Galveston County. When exploring the […]
Understanding “Hot Check” Laws in Texas
Have you or a loved one faced criminal charges related to writing a bad check (a.k.a. “hot check”)? If so, it is imperative that you […]
Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries: an Overview
Recent events in Ferguson , Missouri and New York have brought the role of the grand jury into the national spotlight. Many are questioning not […]
To Be Taken Seriously: Sex Crime Allegations/Threats
When you’re charged with sexual assault, rape, statutory rape (common among adult teenagers), or any other sex crime, you can expect a rough experience in […]