Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Although we often refer to DWI as “drunk driving,” the reality is that alcohol does not have to play any… Continue reading If I’m Going to the Emergency Room, Is DWI Excusable?
Read MoreHow Long Can Police “Reasonably” Detain a DWI Suspect?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
DWI cases usually start with a routine traffic stop. But when a police officer suspects there may be more than… Continue reading How Long Can Police “Reasonably” Detain a DWI Suspect?
Read MoreDifferences Between Class A & B Misdemeanor Texas DWIs
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law, DWI Appellate Cases
Understanding the Differences Between Class A and Class B DWI Misdemeanors in Texas When facing a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)… Continue reading Differences Between Class A & B Misdemeanor Texas DWIs
Read MoreWith a Prior Conviction, Can a DWI Arrest Be Expunged?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
In some cases, you may be able to get a drunk driving arrest removed or “expunged” from your record. Expunction… Continue reading With a Prior Conviction, Can a DWI Arrest Be Expunged?
Read MoreCan I Be Convicted of DWI without Evidence?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
It may surprise you to learn that the offense of driving while intoxicated does not necessarily require proof that you… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of DWI without Evidence?
Read MoreCan I Be Arrested for DWI If I’m Not Driving?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
A first-time DWI offense in Texas is normally a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail,… Continue reading Can I Be Arrested for DWI If I’m Not Driving?
Read MoreWhat If I’m Arrested for DWI While on Parole in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law, In The News
A first-time arrest for DWI is normally a simple misdemeanor in Texas. This means that if tried and convicted, the… Continue reading What If I’m Arrested for DWI While on Parole in Texas?
Read MoreSealing Texas DWI Conviction Records
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law, Helpful Information
Although Houston has a booming economy and a bright economic future, individuals with criminal records may experience a limited realization… Continue reading Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records
Read MoreNot In My Courtroom!
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
If you’re arrested in Texas for drunk driving, you don’t want your case heard in Judge Kathleen Hamilton’s courtroom. She’s… Continue reading Not In My Courtroom!
Read MoreTexas Among States with Steepest DWI Fines
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law
Texas’ fines for first-offender DWI incidents are among the nation’s highest, according to an analysis by the Houston Chronicle. The… Continue reading Texas Among States with Steepest DWI Fines
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