How 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

Houston 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

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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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Drunk driving is a criminal offense in Texas. This means that as with any crime, you have the constitutional right… Continue reading Does a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

If a law enforcement officer suspects you of drunk driving, you will likely be subjected to a number of tests.… Continue reading How Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

Many Houston-area residents are still confused about their legal rights when confronted by police on suspicion of DWI and drunk… Continue reading Can a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI

One man was arrested on a recent Tuesday night after drinking alcohol at a restaurant at the Lake Sumter Landing.… Continue reading Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in a Parking Lot

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We all make mistakes. But not all mistakes are treated the same under the law. If you have one too… Continue reading What Happens If the Police Mishandle My DWI Breathalyzer Test?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses

For most Houston-area residents, our primary interaction with the police comes during citations for traffic violations. A traffic stop is… Continue reading When Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?

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Although DWI cases are frequently associated with blood-alcohol and field sobriety tests, neither of these things are absolutely necessary before… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?