14 Government Mistakes That Could Get Your DWI Dismissed in 2026

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14 Government Mistakes That Could Get Your DWI Dismissed in 2026 The holiday season has wrapped up, and the new… Continue reading 14 Government Mistakes That Could Get Your DWI Dismissed in 2026

How Doctors Can Protect Their Medical Licenses After a DWI

When a Doctor gets a DWI: Risks to your license Being charged or investigated for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is… Continue reading How Doctors Can Protect Their Medical Licenses After a DWI

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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