Must Police Advise Me of My Rights After a DWI Accident?

There is a common misconception that a police officer is always legally required to advise you of your constitutional rights… Continue reading Must Police Advise Me of My Rights After a DWI Accident?

Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction

Overview of the Right to Confront in Texas Criminal Prosecutions One of the basic rights you have in any Texas… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

Drunk driving accidents can lead to serious criminal and civil consequences. And there are times when the intersection of civil… Continue reading When Can a Judge Force You to Testify About a DWI Accident?

A DWI accident can quickly turn into a murder case based on the circumstances. Texas allows for what is known… Continue reading How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?

Texas law defines manslaughter as “recklessly causing the death of an individual.” This includes a death arising from a DWI… Continue reading Austin Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Accident

A drunk driving arrest can easily lead to felony criminal charges in Texas, particularly if you have prior DWI convictions… Continue reading North Texas Woman Faces Felony Charges for Open-Container DWI

When a drunk driving accident causes injuries to a third party, the driver faces not only likely criminal charges, but… Continue reading Can You Take the 5th in a Civil Lawsuit Arising from a DWI Accident?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Auto Accidents

A DWI accident often leads to criminal charges, especially if another person is seriously injured or killed. And if a… Continue reading How a Person’s Prior “Bad Acts” Can Affect Their DWI Accident Case

In a criminal prosecution arising from a DWI accident, a court will often make an “affirmative finding” that the defendant… Continue reading Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case