Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
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
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
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
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
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
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
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
Read MoreHow to Bounce Back after a DWI Arrest
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?
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