Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Summer is a great time to go out on the water with friends and family just to relax. But an… Continue reading Avoid Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Charges this Summer
Read MoreTexas Passes Bentley’s Law
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
At Tad Nelson and Associates, we stay on top of changes in Texas drunk driving laws. On June 2, Governor… Continue reading Texas Passes Bentley’s Law
Read MoreTexas DWI Charges: Open Container Enhancements
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Before we look at potential open container enhancements to DWI charges, let’s review the basic open container laws in Texas.… Continue reading Texas DWI Charges: Open Container Enhancements
Read MoreWill I Go to Jail for a First-Time DWI Offense?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Cases, DWI & Texas Law
It’s possible. The State of Texas doesn’t take throwing people in jail as a light matter, and DWI is usually… Continue reading Will I Go to Jail for a First-Time DWI Offense?
Read MoreWhat’s the Statute of Limitations for DWI?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Every state has a statute of limitations, which sets out the maximum amount of time the prosecutor has to bring… Continue reading What’s the Statute of Limitations for DWI?
Read MoreMust Houston Police Read Miranda Rights During a DWI Stop?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Most people can recite their Miranda rights (or Miranda warnings) because they have seen actors repeat them endlessly on episodes… Continue reading Must Houston Police Read Miranda Rights During a DWI Stop?
Read MoreUnderstanding Various DWI Offenses in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a specific criminal offense in Texas, but it is important to know that there are… Continue reading Understanding Various DWI Offenses in Texas
Read MoreWhat Qualifies as a “Motor Vehicle” for a DWI Charge?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
The definition of drunk driving in Texas is fairly straightforward: A person commits DWI if they are “intoxicated while operating… Continue reading What Qualifies as a “Motor Vehicle” for a DWI Charge?
Read MoreDWI Hit & Run Accidents
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
DWI charges, even for a first time offense, should be taken seriously. This is especially true if the case involves… Continue reading DWI Hit & Run Accidents
Read MoreIf Convicted of DWI, Do I Have to Install an IID?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
The short answer to this question is “maybe.” Ultimately, whether a driver will be required to install an Ignition Interlock… Continue reading If Convicted of DWI, Do I Have to Install an IID?
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