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?
Read MoreDWI Blood Testing & State Law Requirements
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
Read MoreTexas investors fooled by Ponzi scheme
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
Read MoreBreathalyzer Testing In Texas May Come Under Scrutiny
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
Read MoreRegions of Texas Score Low In National DWI Data
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
Read MoreTexas Drivers’ Rights During a DWI Stop
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
Read MoreTexas man charged with homicide
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
Read MoreHouston Authorities Make DWI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI
A Houston-area sheriff’s office joined the Texas Department of Public Safety in a Christmas weekend crackdown on drunken drivers. The… Continue reading Houston Authorities Make DWI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
Read MoreReforms for elder criminal justice in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense
In keeping with our series discussing criminal justice reforms for certain demographics, today’s post explores the proposal recently advanced by… Continue reading Reforms for elder criminal justice in Texas?
Read MoreFirst-time Texas DWI offenders may face harsher penalties
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Legislation and Law
A non-profit organization is petitioning Texas lawmakers to pass a law requiring those convicted of a first-offense DWI to get… Continue reading First-time Texas DWI offenders may face harsher penalties
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