Getting picked up for DWI is a shocking experience for many. But an arrest does not mean the end of the world. Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson has represented hundreds of people in DWI cases, and we know that there’s no reason you can’t continue to have a productive life after an arrest. Below, […]
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges aren’t just about courtrooms, defense strategies, and potential penalties. They’re also about understanding the human element behind the wheel—what led to that moment, and how one can redeem themselves thereafter. You may wonder why we would venture into discussing rehabilitation. Comprehensive legal representation is about protecting rights, yes, but also […]
Texas increasingly requires that motorists install a device onto their car, called an ignition interlock device or IID. This is essentially a small breathalyzer that you need to blow into. If the alcohol concentration in your breath is too high, the vehicle doesn’t start. Unfortunately, some people tamper or try to circumvent the device, and […]
If you’re one of the many individuals who felt they were wrongfully arrested for DWI, know that you’re not alone. There are legal options available for you. A sense of injustice can be heavy to bear, especially when it comes to accusations of drunk driving. The law provides avenues for redress in these situations. Depending […]
If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges in Houston, selecting the right criminal defense is of paramount importance. Tad Nelson, an experienced Houston DWI & Criminal Defense lawyer, provides a number of benefits and services to our clients. Today, we’ll outline the various benefits we provide to our clients which illustrates what […]
If you or a loved one were arrested & charged with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas, it can be a daunting experience. As a seasoned Texas DWI Lawyer, I’m always willing to help people charged with DWI and other crimes in the Greater Houston area. The main aspect of understanding how these […]
Many of our clients hope they can get a plea deal for a DWI if they can’t get the charges dropped or enter a diversion program. A deal is sometimes possible. With a plea, the ideal situation is for the prosecutor to lower the charges to something else. You then plead guilty and don’t have […]
As an experienced DWI defense lawyer having practiced law in the Greater Houston area since 1995, many of my clients have asked about the chances of getting their DWI charges dismissed. While it’s impossible to predict the outcome of any specific case, there are several strategies we used and will consider when feel we can […]
Most DWI cases revolve around the results of chemical tests, such a breath or urine test. But many cases actually have no test results, either because the driver refused to give a sample or because the test wasn’t designed to catch the drugs in the driver’s system. In those cases, the state will have to […]
Prosecutors win many Texas criminal cases with physical evidence collected at the scene of the crime or from the defendant after being taken into custody. The same is true of Houston DWI cases, which often hinge on blood or urine samples. To make sure this evidence is admissible, the prosecution needs to show it wasn’t […]
