Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
Getting arrested for DWI might seem like the end of the world. This might be your first criminal arrest. You’re… Continue reading How to Bounce Back after a DWI Arrest
Read MoreCan I Get My DWI Charges Reduced With A Houston DWI Attorney?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
If you are facing DWI or drunk driving charges in Texas, we know that you are probably dealing with many… Continue reading Can I Get My DWI Charges Reduced With A Houston DWI Attorney?
Read MoreHow Does DWI Affect My Auto Insurance?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A DWI conviction carries many penalties, including license suspension, fines, and possibly time behind bars. But there’s another penalty few… Continue reading How Does DWI Affect My Auto Insurance?
Read MoreIs “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Drunk driving is considered a “strict liability” offense in Texas. This means that your mental state is generally irrelevant. The… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?
Read MoreDo Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Many DWI arrests start out as a traffic stop. This means that a police officer first needs “reasonable suspicion” to… Continue reading Do Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Read MoreWill a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Normally, a police officer must have “probable cause” to arrest someone on suspicion of DWI or drunk driving. If the… Continue reading Will a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Read MoreWhen Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses, Understanding Texas Law
Have you ever become frustrated with the flow of traffic and decided to try and “ride the shoulder” of the… Continue reading When Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
Read MoreChain of Custody Violations in Your DWI Case
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
In Texas, when physical evidence is collected at the scene of an alleged crime, that evidence must be marked, stored,… Continue reading Chain of Custody Violations in Your DWI Case
Read MoreCan I be Arrested for Having an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
While just being cited for having an open container of alcohol in one’s vehicle doesn’t usually lead to an arrest,… Continue reading Can I be Arrested for Having an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
Read MoreFelony DWI Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
If you were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you will most likely be charged with a misdemeanor.… Continue reading Felony DWI Charges
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