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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?
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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
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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 A. 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?
Read MoreCan a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?
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Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as… Continue reading Can a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?
Read MoreCan Cops Outside of Their Jurisdiction Initiate DWI Arrests?
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Most DWI arrests begin with a police officer observing a possible traffic violation and pulling the driver over to give… Continue reading Can Cops Outside of Their Jurisdiction Initiate DWI Arrests?
Read MoreCan Statements by an Off-Duty Cop Lead to DWI Charges?
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When it comes to a possible drunk driving situation, a police officer is not your friend. Even if you happen… Continue reading Can Statements by an Off-Duty Cop Lead to DWI Charges?
Read MoreIs “Necessity” a Valid Defense to Drunk Driving in Texas?
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Everyone knows you are not supposed to drive while intoxicated. But are there situations where you have to drive drunk… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Valid Defense to Drunk Driving in Texas?
Read MoreThe State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
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When Does the Prosecution’s Failure to Disclose Evidence in a DWI Case Violate a Defendant’s Constitutional Rights? Even in a… Continue reading The State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
Read MoreWhen Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
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Most DWI cases start with a traffic stop. An officer observes a possible traffic violation, pulls the driver over, and… Continue reading When Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
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