Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
If you are facing DWI or drunk driving charges in Texas, we know that you are probably dealing with many… Continue reading Can I Get My DWI Charges Reduced With A Houston DWI Attorney?
Read MoreIs “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Drunk driving is considered a “strict liability” offense in Texas. This means that your mental state is generally irrelevant. The… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Possible Defense to a DWI Charge?
Read MoreDo Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Many DWI arrests start out as a traffic stop. This means that a police officer first needs “reasonable suspicion” to… Continue reading Do Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
Read MoreWill a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI, Understanding Texas Law
Normally, a police officer must have “probable cause” to arrest someone on suspicion of DWI or drunk driving. If the… Continue reading Will a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
Read MoreWhen Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses, Understanding Texas Law
Have you ever become frustrated with the flow of traffic and decided to try and “ride the shoulder” of the… Continue reading When Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
Read MoreChain of Custody Violations in Your DWI Case
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In Texas, when physical evidence is collected at the scene of an alleged crime, that evidence must be marked, stored,… Continue reading Chain of Custody Violations in Your DWI Case
Read MoreCan I be Arrested for Having an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
While just being cited for having an open container of alcohol in one’s vehicle doesn’t usually lead to an arrest,… Continue reading Can I be Arrested for Having an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
Read MoreFelony DWI Charges
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
If you were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you will most likely be charged with a misdemeanor.… Continue reading Felony DWI Charges
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Most people know that driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. Many are unaware,… Continue reading Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Read MoreUnderage Drinking and Driving Laws in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In Texas, motorists who are accused of driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more could… Continue reading Underage Drinking and Driving Laws in Texas
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