Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
When someone is arrested on suspicion of DWI and drunk driving, law enforcement will typically administer a chemical test to… Continue reading The Role of “Retrograde Extrapolation” in a Houston DWI Case
Read MoreCan You Get Your DWI Case Dismissed Due to Lack of a “Speedy” Trial?
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The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that every person accused of a crime has the right to… Continue reading Can You Get Your DWI Case Dismissed Due to Lack of a “Speedy” Trial?
Read MoreTexas to Crack Down on Drunk Driving through Labor Day
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer. But don’t expect Texas law enforcement to take any time off when… Continue reading Texas to Crack Down on Drunk Driving through Labor Day
Read MoreBYOB Establishments & Houston DWI
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
Texas tightly regulates establishments that sell alcohol. But many bars and restaurants in Houston operate as bring your own bottle,… Continue reading BYOB Establishments & Houston DWI
Read MoreMan Spends Years in Jail before DWI Charges are Tossed
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A disturbing media story highlights the importance of hiring your own legal counsel to represent you in criminal cases, including… Continue reading Man Spends Years in Jail before DWI Charges are Tossed
Read MoreWill Texas Follow Utah’s Lead and Lower Its Legal Limit?
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In 2017, Utah became the first state to lower its legal limit from 0.08% to 0.05%. The move was controversial.… Continue reading Will Texas Follow Utah’s Lead and Lower Its Legal Limit?
Read MorePotential Defenses to Child Passenger DWI Cases
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DUI, DWI
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
Read MoreThree Drunk Driving Deaths Every Single Day in Texas
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According to a story in KTBS, Texas experienced a small increase in drunk driving deaths last year. In 2022, the… Continue reading Three Drunk Driving Deaths Every Single Day in Texas
Read MoreUnforeseen Consequences of a DWI Arrest
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Most people realize that they could face possible jail time for a DWI arrest, along with criminal fines. But a… Continue reading Unforeseen Consequences of a DWI Arrest
Read MoreFive Facts about Boating While Intoxicated in Texas
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The Lone Star States recognizes that intoxicated boating is just as dangerous as drunk driving, and the state has criminalized… Continue reading Five Facts about Boating While Intoxicated in Texas
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