Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Most DWI arrests occur when a police officer stops a motorist and orders them to pull over to the side… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
Read MoreIs a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?
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Under Texas law, a person is legally intoxicated when they do not have “the normal use of mental or physical… Continue reading Is a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?
Read MoreIs Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Although we commonly refer to drunk driving, in practice you can be tried and convicted of DWI even if you… Continue reading Is Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?
Read MoreHow a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Texas DWI laws provide for a number of sentencing “enhancements” based on the circumstances of a particular case. For example,… Continue reading How a Prior Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect a Subsequent DWI Trial
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
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A drunk driving charge is always a serious matter. But if you are accused of DWI while currently on community… Continue reading What Happens If I’m Charged with DWI While Out on Parole?
Read MoreDoes a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?
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Drunk driving is a criminal offense in Texas. This means that as with any crime, you have the constitutional right… Continue reading Does a Mistrial Mean I Can’t Be Tried Again for DWI?
Read MoreHow Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
If a law enforcement officer suspects you of drunk driving, you will likely be subjected to a number of tests.… Continue reading How Does an HGN Test Affect My Chances of a DWI Conviction?
Read MoreCan a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving, DWI
Many Houston-area residents are still confused about their legal rights when confronted by police on suspicion of DWI and drunk… Continue reading Can a Police Officer Question Me About Drunk Driving on a Drive-Thru Line?
Read MoreShould I Testify at My Own Drunk Driving Trial?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drunk Driving
Most people know they have the “right to remain silent” when accused of a crime. This includes offenses like DWI… Continue reading Should I Testify at My Own Drunk Driving Trial?
Read MoreMan Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in a Parking Lot
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
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