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In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads… Continue reading “Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
Read MoreDo the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
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Most DWI arrests occur when a police officer stops a motorist and orders them to pull over to the side… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
Read MoreIs a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?
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Under Texas law, a person is legally intoxicated when they do not have “the normal use of mental or physical… Continue reading Is a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?
Read MoreWhen Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
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DWI & drunk driving cases often begin with a traffic stop. In the process of citing a driver for a… Continue reading When Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
Read MoreCan I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
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If you have never been in trouble with the law before, a DWI charge might not seem like a big… Continue reading Can I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
Read MoreDo Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI, News
When it comes to DWI & drunk driving offenses in Houston, you need to be concerned with both the potential… Continue reading Do Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver
Read MoreIs Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?
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Although we commonly refer to drunk driving, in practice you can be tried and convicted of DWI even if you… Continue reading Is Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?
Read MoreHow a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
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Texas DWI laws provide for a number of sentencing “enhancements” based on the circumstances of a particular case. For example,… Continue reading How a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Read MoreHouston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report
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In most DWI and drunk driving cases, a critical piece of evidence is the toxicology report that confirms the defendant’s… Continue reading Houston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Despite Problems with Initial Toxicology Report
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
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A drunk driving charge is always a serious matter. But if you are accused of DWI while currently on community… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
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