How Sentencing Works in a Texas DWI Case

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Appellate Cases

You probably know that driving with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is classified as a DWI… Continue reading How Sentencing Works in a Texas DWI Case

How Texas’ “Three Strikes” Law Can Spur a Life Sentence for DWI

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals

The penalties for drunk driving in Texas escalate with each subsequent conviction. For example, a first offense for DWI is… Continue reading How Texas’ “Three Strikes” Law Can Spur a Life Sentence for DWI

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law

In Texas, the law uses the term “conservatorship” instead of child custody to describe a parent or legal guardian’s relationship… Continue reading Can a Grandparent Seek Custody of a Child Over the Parent’s Objections?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. What happens if your Fourth… Continue reading Getting Evidence Excluded from a Criminal Case in Texas: A Guide to Your Rights

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

Teachers have one of the most important jobs in Texas, and the job comes with a lot of stress. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Teacher Retirement Savings and Divorce

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Underage Drinking

College admissions can be competitive. If you have your heart set on a particular university, you would probably do anything… Continue reading Can a DWI Keep You Out of College?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI Defense Strategies

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges aren’t just about courtrooms, defense strategies, and potential penalties. They’re also about understanding the human… Continue reading Defense Strategies: Alcohol Counseling after a DWI

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Cases

The financial toll of defending yourself from the government is one of the more complicated parts of the defense process.… Continue reading The Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing

Law enforcement agencies in Texas have increasingly turned to technological solutions to assist its DWI enforcement efforts. Among these, Alcohol… Continue reading Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Federal Offenses

If you’re an immigrant or non-citizen and find yourself entangled in a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge, there’s more at… Continue reading DWI & Immigration: What Non-Citizens Should Know