Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, DWI & Texas Law
An arrest or conviction for a DWI in Texas can wreak havoc on your life, even if it is your… Continue reading First DWI Arrest? What Happens Next and How to Defend Yourself
Read MoreIs “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Drunk driving is considered a “strict liability” offense in Texas. This means that your mental state is generally irrelevant. The… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?
Read MoreWill a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Normally, a police officer must have “probable cause” to arrest someone on suspicion of DWI or drunk driving. If the… Continue reading Will a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Read MoreCan the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Misdemeanor DWI arrests in Texas often begin with a traffic stop. A police officer must first have “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading Can the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
Read MoreIs an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
In deciding whether or not to charge a person with DWI, Houston-area law enforcement officers will often rely on the… Continue reading Is an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Read MoreHow Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Posted by Tad A. 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
Read MoreHow Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Most DWI arrests in Texas begin with an unrelated traffic stop. Assuming the officer has formed a “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading How Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
Read MoreHow a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Texas DWI laws provide for a number of sentencing “enhancements” based on the circumstances of a particular case. For example,… Continue reading How a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Read MoreHow Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
If a law enforcement officer suspects you of drunk driving, you will likely be subjected to a number of tests.… Continue reading How Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
Read MoreCan a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Many Houston-area residents are still confused about their legal rights when confronted by police on suspicion of DWI and drunk… Continue reading Can a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
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