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DUI/DWI
Sex Crimes
Sex crimes can occur online and offline. In fact, the rise of the internet and smartphones has provided new venues and tools for committing sex crimes. Whether an offense occurs in an online space or in the physical world, it is a federal crime.
Fraud
The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates is dedicated to providing the best defense possible for people arrested or indicted for Wire or Mail Fraud. Mail & Wire Fraud are usually supplementary criminal charges that are often tacked on to originating offenses to inflate prison sentencing.
Robbery
A person facing bank robbery related criminal charges will be prosecuted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and likely arrested by the FBI. Any form of bank robbery is a federal offense per 18 U.S.C. Section 2113(a).
White Collar Crimes
For over 25 years The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates has successfully fought for the rights of people who have found themselves accused of white collar crimes like Bank Fraud.
Theft
Misdemeanors
When a service member is found to have acted contrary to this standard, and Article 15 hearing may be required. Although not the worst of circumstances, an Article 15 offense (similar to civilian misdemeanors) can lead to the defendant risking Administrative Separation (discharge) or being dishonorable discharged.
Embezzlement
Embezzlement is a criminal offense that’s common to the business world. These offenses are usually carried out by the slight of one hand, while in other cases large criminal conspiracies have been found to persist.
Drug Crimes
Drug offenses at the federal level, with the added component of a conspiratorial scheme, will result in extremely punitive consequences for the convicted. If you have a hearing scheduled at the United States District Courthouse on Rusk St, and have yet to secure legal representation, contact us immediately.
Assault
Murder
The majority of Americans are unfamiliar with the nature of federal conspiracy laws. If someone were to ask you the definition of a criminal act, what would your answer be? Most of us would assume that a criminal act involves some type of action i.e. committed murder, or robbed a bank, but this isn’t always the case. Especially when considering the dynamics of federal conspiracy laws.
Identity Theft
In the digital world of today, Mortgage Fraud is becoming one of the most common white collar crimes investigated & prosecuted by law enforcement at the state & federal level. Some real estate fraud cases stem from a criminal enterprise, some are the result of identity theft, while others are based on false information being presented to a lender, whether intentional or not.
Homicide
In most cases when a homicide occurs, and murder charges are filed, the offense is prosecuted in the state where the crime occurred. If you’re charged with murder in Texas, you’ll be prosecuted by the State of Texas. However, there are some instances where the federal government will pick up the charges.
Money Laundering
Money laundering is a serious criminal offense in the eyes of federal law enforcement officials. Although a federal offense, the crime is prosecuted at both the state and federal level. Criminal charges related to money laundering are serious, and suggests other criminal activities.
Kidnapping
If you were charged with extortion at the federal level, The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates may be able to help you. Extortion is a criminal offense based on the instillment of fear in the victim by some form of leverage. In some extortion cases, blackmail is the conduit, in others, protection, while other examples may involve kidnapping/ransom scenarios.
Manslaughter
Internet Crimes
Prostitution
Multiple factors can play into the severity of an individual’s sentence. For example, although all prostitution is illegal, a defendant may face greater penalties if his or her offense involved soliciting sex from a minor. Talk to your lawyer about all of the factors present in your case to determine the right legal strategy for defending it in court.
Extortion
Extortionary tactics, or shakedowns, can take many forms, all of them illegal, and all of them involve using leverage against the victim for the benefit of the perpetrator. Threats of violence against business owners are often the basis of extortion and are usually indirectly implied rather than overtly implicit.
In Texas, criminal penalties for real estate fraud are based on the value of the fraud. Normal sentencing & penalties for theft related offenses are applied.