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?
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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
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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
Read MoreWho Is Allowed to Conduct a Blood Draw in a DWI Case?
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When a police officer has probable cause to believe that drunk driving has occurred, the officer may ask the suspect… Continue reading Who Is Allowed to Conduct a Blood Draw in a DWI Case?
Read MoreCan an Off-Duty Officer Working a Second Job Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Although most DWI arrests come from traffic stops, the truth is that anytime a police officer observes–or is informed of–possible… Continue reading Can an Off-Duty Officer Working a Second Job Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI?
Read MoreHow Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
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In any criminal trial, the defendant has a constitutional right not to testify. The jury is not allowed to infer… Continue reading How Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
Read MoreAppeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
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A DWI charge is not a parking ticket. It is not something that you should try to contest yourself without… Continue reading Appeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
Read MoreThe “Community Caretaking” Exception and Drunk Driving Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Normally, a police officer requires “probable cause” to initiate a traffic stop or investigate a person suspected of DWI. But… Continue reading The “Community Caretaking” Exception and Drunk Driving Cases
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