Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that every person accused of a crime has the right to… Continue reading Can You Get Your DWI Case Dismissed Due to Lack of a “Speedy” Trial?
Read MoreBYOB Establishments & Houston DWI
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Texas tightly regulates establishments that sell alcohol. But many bars and restaurants in Houston operate as bring your own bottle,… Continue reading BYOB Establishments & Houston DWI
Read MoreWill Texas Follow Utah’s Lead and Lower Its Legal Limit?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
In 2017, Utah became the first state to lower its legal limit from 0.08% to 0.05%. The move was controversial.… Continue reading Will Texas Follow Utah’s Lead and Lower Its Legal Limit?
Read MoreThree Drunk Driving Deaths Every Single Day in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
According to a story in KTBS, Texas experienced a small increase in drunk driving deaths last year. In 2022, the… Continue reading Three Drunk Driving Deaths Every Single Day in Texas
Read MoreUnforeseen Consequences of a DWI Arrest
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Most people realize that they could face possible jail time for a DWI arrest, along with criminal fines. But a… Continue reading Unforeseen Consequences of a DWI Arrest
Read MoreCan I Get My DWI Charges Reduced With A Houston DWI Attorney?
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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?
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