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First DWI Arrest? What Happens Next and How to Defend Yourself

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

DWI Blood Testing: The Science Behind DWI Testing in Galveston County When you’re pulled over on suspicion of DWI in… Continue reading DWI Blood Testing: The Science Behind DWI Testing in Galveston County

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DUI, DWI, DWI & Texas Law

This Impairment Chart is Intended as a Guide, Not a Guarantee Alcohol affects individuals differently. Your blood alcohol level may… Continue reading Alcohol Impairment Chart in Texas

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Many motorists are unaware that prescription and over-the-counter drugs can lead to a DWI charge. In fact, they seem to… Continue reading How Popular Medications Can Impair Driving

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Texas DWI laws apply to both drunk driving and drugged driving. Someone who is impaired after smoking marijuana can face… Continue reading Marijuana Impairs Driving Longer than You Think

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In 2015, Texas transformed its marijuana laws by passing the Compassionate Use Act, which allows certain individuals to receive medical… Continue reading You Can Face DWI Charges Even for Prescription Marijuana

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As an attorney with decades of experience in criminal law, I understand the anxiety that a DWI charge can elicit.… Continue reading Potential Defenses to Child Passenger DWI Cases

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Few people understand that our state’s DWI law applies to more than alcohol—but it does. In fact, you can be… Continue reading What Prescription Drugs Can Lead to a DWI Arrest?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DUI, Studies & Statistics

Over the past several years, regulation of marijuana has changed considerably in Harris County. Although Texas has stiff drug laws,… Continue reading How Marijuana Interacts with Alcohol

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DUI

Were you recently charged with a DWI in Houston for driving while on prescribed medication? If so, it’s critical to… Continue reading What to Know About Medications and DWIs