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DWI Wrecks Can Lead to Crushing Restitution DWI A DWI-related auto accident can leave you facing not just serious jail time, but also a crippling financial debt. In addition to...
Avoid Holiday Open Container Charges DWI During the holiday season, many Houston-area residents will attend social gatherings where alcohol is served. Aside from the obvious–never drive while intoxicated–it...
Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents DWI When there's an auto accident that seriously injures another person, Houston-area law enforcement will move quickly to determine whether or not the...
Should I Tell Police About an Open Container? DWI Driving with an open container of alcohol in your car is never a good idea. For one thing, it's against the law....
Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records DWI Although Houston has a booming economy and a bright economic future, individuals with criminal records may experience a limited realization of their...
Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox? DWI There are many misdemeanor crimes in Texas, such as traffic violations, that can land you in legal trouble beyond a simple ticket....
Should I Testify at My DWI Trial? DWI Most people know they have the “right to remain silent” when accused of a crime. This includes offenses like DWI and drunk...
Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in Lot DWI One man was arrested on a recent Tuesday night after drinking alcohol at a restaurant at the Lake Sumter Landing. A Sonny’s...
Open Containers and Texas DWI Cases DWI Not all DWIs are created the same in Texas. In many cases there may be special circumstances that justify an “enhanced” DWI...
Texas DWI Enhancements for Open Containers DWI Driving with an open container is almost as bad as blowing a BAC of .08 or greater, and if you blow a .08...
Right to Refuse a Texas Breath Test DWI You may have heard that if you are stopped for a DWI in Texas, you have the right to refuse a breath...
Can Open Containers Give Troopers Probable Cause? DWI The presence of an open container can not only serve as grounds to charge with you with an enhanced DWI offense. It...
Texas Open Container FAQs DWI Everyone knows that drunk driving–DWI–is illegal in Texas. But many people are unaware of the additional penalties a person faces for simply...
Are Warrantless DWI Blood Tests Admissible? DWI DWI accidents differ from normal drunk driving cases in that there is an actual victim. This can greatly influence how police and...
What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DWI Stop? DWI A Houston-area law enforcement officer is only allowed to detain a driver for drunk driving when there is a “reasonable suspicion” to...
DWI Convictions Can Limit Career Options DWI Don't let a DWI hurt your economic future! Call DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson at 281-280-0100 Any time a person is convicted...
How Open Containers Affect Texas DWI Charges DWI Drunk driving is not just about the alcohol content in your system. Texas defines a separate criminal offense for driving while intoxicated...
When Does DWI Cause Manslaughter? DWI In the wrong hands, a car is a deadly weapon. That is why Texas law treats DWI accidents harshly. If there is...
Driving While Intoxicated: The Basics DWI Deadly or crippling crash accidents that involve alcohol happen around every 20 minutes in Texas. It is imperative that drivers take responsibility...
Texas DWI Cases With Open Containers DWI Insights from a Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a scary experience. When...
What Evidence Can Prove Drunk Driving? DWI Under Texas law, drunk driving occurs whenever someone operates a motor vehicle with a measured blood-alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 percent....
Must Prosecutors Prove Prior DWI Convictions? DWI Multiple DWI cases can quickly add up to serious jail time in Texas. Drunk driving penalties escalate with each subsequent offense–and that...
Penalty for Texas DWI With BAC of 0.15 DWI It is common knowledge that the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drunk driving in Texas is 0.08 percent. BAC varies depending...
When Is a DWI Breath Test Coercive? DWI Texas is an “implied consent” when it comes to DWI. This means that if you refuse a breath-alcohol test when a police...
Will Texas Excuse Underage Drinking Victims? DWI There is no disputing that underage drinking, especially on college campuses, is a major problem in Texas. Underage drinking is often linked...
Weak DWI Defense Leads to Life Sentence DWI A gentleman was arrested for DWI in Weatherford, TX and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the charge. To...
New BAC Technology in Cars DWI Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state officials as...
Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers DWI Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including purchasing their...
Common Reasons People Drink and Drive DWI Although most people understand the risk and legal consequences of a DWI, drinking and driving remains a common problem in Houston and...
Fighting a Texas Breathalyzer Test DWI It is common practice in Texas DWI cases for a police officer to request a suspected drunk driver take a Breathalyzer test....