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Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases DWI Law enforcement agencies in Texas have increasingly turned to technological solutions to assist its DWI enforcement efforts. Among these, Alcohol Monitoring Devices...

DWI and Immigration: What Noncitizens Should Know DWI If you're an immigrant or non-citizen and find yourself entangled in a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge, there’s more at stake than...

Texas Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown DWI Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer. But don’t expect Texas law enforcement to take any time off when it comes...

Ignition Interlock Device Violations DWI Texas increasingly requires that motorists install a device onto their car, called an ignition interlock device or IID. This is essentially a...

Prescription Marijuana Can Still Lead to DWI DWI In 2015, Texas transformed its marijuana laws by passing the Compassionate Use Act, which allows certain individuals to receive medical marijuana. The...

How Alcohol Type Can Affect a DWI Case DWI Not all alcohol is created equal. This is especially true as it relates to your BAC readings if you're suspected of Driving...

Auto Insurance and DWI Convictions DWI If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI in Houston, the long term implications can extend beyond your stints at the courthouse. An...

BYOB Establishments and Houston DWI DWI Texas tightly regulates establishments that sell alcohol. But many bars and restaurants in Houston operate as bring your own bottle, or BYOB....

Man Jailed for Years Before DWI Charges Tossed DWI A disturbing media story highlights the importance of hiring your own legal counsel to represent you in criminal cases, including DWI. According...

Explaining a DWI in a Job Interview DWI One of the worst things about a DWI arrest is having to explain it to people. Although most people will remain in...

Texas DWI BAC False Positives and Your Rights DWI https://vimeo.com/1055823936 If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI and you feel there’s problems with the BAC test, you’re not alone. During our...

Will Texas Follow Utah’s Legal Limit? DWI In 2017, Utah became the first state to lower its legal limit from 0.08% to 0.05%. The move was controversial. For example,...

Defenses to Child Passenger DWI Charges DWI As an attorney with decades of experience in criminal law, I understand the anxiety that a DWI charge can elicit. When a...

Wrongly Accused of DWI? What to Do DWI If you're one of the many individuals who felt they were wrongfully arrested for DWI, know that you're not alone. There are...

Firefighter Faces Harsh DWI Consequences DWI A story out of Dallas provides alarming proof that anyone facing DWI charges needs to lawyer up—and quickly. According to The Real...

How Texas DWI Affects Out-of-State Residents DWI It’s not uncommon for people to travel to or through Texas to visit loved ones or conduct business. However, some of these...

3 Drunk Driving Deaths Daily in Texas DWI According to a story in KTBS, Texas experienced a small increase in drunk driving deaths last year. In 2022, the state experienced...

Occupational Licenses for Houston DWI Offenders DWI If you or a loved one were charged or convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Houston, you've likely faced an uphill...

Hidden Consequences of a DWI Arrest DWI Most people realize that they could face possible jail time for a DWI arrest, along with criminal fines. But a host of...

Texas Passes Bentley’s Law DWI At Tad Nelson and Associates, we stay on top of changes in Texas drunk driving laws. On June 2, Governor Abbott signed...

Man Blames Dog for DWI and Evades Police DWI From the “you can’t make this up” file comes a story out of Colorado about a man stopped for erratic driving. According...

Motorcycle DWI: What to Know DWI Texas has more than 380,000 registered motorcyclists. It’s not hard to understand why so many people are enthusiastic about getting around on...

How Evidence Is Used in DWI Cases DWI If you or a loved one were arrested & charged with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas, it can be...

Texas DWI Facts and Trends DWI Texas continues to aggressively prosecute suspected DWI cases, all with an eye toward lowering the number of people who illegally drink and...

Texas DWI Open Container Enhancements DWI DWI and Open Container Enhancements Before we look at potential open container enhancements to DWI charges, let’s review the basic open container...

Chances of Getting a Texas DWI Dismissed DWI As an experienced DWI defense lawyer having practiced law in the Greater Houston area since 1995, many of my clients have asked...

Enjoy Prom Without Alcohol DWI Prom night is a rite of passage for many teens. Whether you end up as prom queen or crying alone in the...

Do Eyewitnesses Matter in Houston DWI Cases? DWI Most DWI cases revolve around the results of chemical tests, such a breath or urine test. But many cases actually have no...

Going to an Astros Game? Stop Drinking Early DWI Major League Baseball has instituted a new “pitch clock” with the goal of shortening the length of games. And the new clock...

5 Facts About Texas Boating While Intoxicated DWI The Lone Star States recognizes that intoxicated boating is just as dangerous as drunk driving, and the state has criminalized operating a...