Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
One man was arrested on a recent Tuesday night after drinking alcohol at a restaurant at the Lake Sumter Landing.… Continue reading Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in a Parking Lot
Read MoreWhat Happens If the Police Mishandle My DWI Breathalyzer Test?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
We all make mistakes. But not all mistakes are treated the same under the law. If you have one too… Continue reading What Happens If the Police Mishandle My DWI Breathalyzer Test?
Read MoreWhen Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses
For most Houston-area residents, our primary interaction with the police comes during citations for traffic violations. A traffic stop is… Continue reading When Are You Free to Leave a Traffic Stop in Texas?
Read MoreCan I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Although DWI cases are frequently associated with blood-alcohol and field sobriety tests, neither of these things are absolutely necessary before… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Drunk Driving Even Without a Blood Test?
Read MoreRight to Refuse a Breath Test in Texas (and Consequences for Doing So)
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
You may have heard that if you are stopped for a DWI in Texas, you have the right to refuse… Continue reading Right to Refuse a Breath Test in Texas (and Consequences for Doing So)
Read MoreCan Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
A Houston police officer does not need firsthand evidence of drunk driving to pull you over and make a DWI… Continue reading Can Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
Read MoreWhat Is “Reasonable Suspicion” to Stop Me for DWI?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
A Houston-area law enforcement officer is only allowed to detain a driver for drunk driving when there is a “reasonable… Continue reading What Is “Reasonable Suspicion” to Stop Me for DWI?
Read MoreDealing With Traffic Violations Arising From Improper Equipment
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses
Many traffic violations in the Houston area are the result of improper equipment rather than reckless driving. A police officer… Continue reading Dealing With Traffic Violations Arising From Improper Equipment
Read MoreWhat Evidence Can Prosecutors Use to Prove Drunk Driving?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Under Texas law, drunk driving occurs whenever someone operates a motor vehicle with a measured blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading What Evidence Can Prosecutors Use to Prove Drunk Driving?
Read MoreCommon Reasons People Drink and Drive
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Although most people understand the risk and legal consequences of a DWI, drinking and driving remains a common problem in… Continue reading Common Reasons People Drink and Drive
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