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Dallas Cowboys Player Subjected to Field Sobriety Test

In this second post regarding the DWI arrest of Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jay Ratliff, we describe in greater detail… Continue reading Dallas Cowboys Player Subjected to Field Sobriety Test

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jay Ratliff was recently arrested on suspicion of DWI. If the matter goes to trial, however,… Continue reading Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Lineman Arrested for DWI

Last summer, two vacationing Texas boys were killed by a drunk driver who drove his pickup truck over their tent… Continue reading Texas Parents Lobby for Tougher DWI Laws in ND

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals

On January 9, 2013 the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments in Missouri v. McNeely. Mr. McNeely was… Continue reading If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | In The News, Sobriety Testing

In a recent post, we discussed the exigent circumstances exception for warrantless blood-alcohol testing currently being considered by the U.S.… Continue reading DWI Blood Testing & State Law Requirements

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

A $195 million Ponzi scheme has affected 724 victims in multiple states, including several Texas investors. At least three of… Continue reading Texas investors fooled by Ponzi scheme

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing

A recent ruling in an out-of-state DWI case may have national implications, possibly affecting the way local authorities use breathalyzer… Continue reading Breathalyzer Testing In Texas May Come Under Scrutiny

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Studies & Statistics

Texas readers might be surprised by a recent compilation of DWI statistics. Based on data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting… Continue reading Regions of Texas Score Low In National DWI Data

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Legal Tips

Texas enforcement efforts against DWI are more aggressive than ever. For example, over the New Year’s Eve weekend, Houston-area authorities… Continue reading Texas Drivers’ Rights During a DWI Stop

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

A 19-year-old Texas man recently appeared in court for arraignment on capital murder charges. According to local authorities, the victim… Continue reading Texas man charged with homicide