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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?
Read MoreHow Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
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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?
Read MoreCan a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
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?
Read MoreMan Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in a Parking Lot
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
Read MoreWhat Happens If the Police Mishandle My DWI Breathalyzer Test?
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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?
Read MoreWhen Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
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?
Read MoreCan I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?
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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?
Read MoreRight to Refuse a Breath Test in Texas (and Consequences for Doing So)
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You may have heard that if you are stopped for a DWI in Texas, you have the right to refuse… Continue reading Right to Refuse a Breath Test in Texas (and Consequences for Doing So)
Read MoreCan Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
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A Houston police officer does not need firsthand evidence of drunk driving to pull you over and make a DWI… Continue reading Can Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
Read MoreWhat Is “Reasonable Suspicion” to Stop Me for DWI?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
A Houston-area law enforcement officer is only allowed to detain a driver for drunk driving when there is a “reasonable… Continue reading What Is “Reasonable Suspicion” to Stop Me for DWI?
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