As a leading criminal case lawyer for drunk drivers, Tad A. Nelson always has his eye on the Texas legislature to avoid missing changes to laws relevant to his practice as a DWI attorney. Houston, TX is high frequency drunk driving hotspot making important to stay abreast of changes to enforcement procedures.
Texas law places restrictions on firearm ownership for individuals with DUI or DWI charges. Below we will discuss how these charges affect your rights. Can You Own or Buy a Gun After a DUI in Texas? Your eligibility to own or purchase firearms after a DWI depends on the classification of your offense: Class C […]
Underage DWI is a serious offense with far-reaching consequences. If you find yourself in this situation, understanding the laws, penalties, and necessary steps to take is crucial for your case. If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI in Houston or are seeking help for a loved one, contact Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson today […]
Summer is a great time to go out on the water with friends and family just to relax. But an arrest for BWI will throw a wrench in anyone’s summer plans. The legal team at Tad Nelson encourages everyone to drink responsibility while out on the water, even if you aren’t piloting a boat. Any […]
Spring Break is a time for college students to cut loose and celebrate the end of winter. Texas certainly sees its share of young adults flocking to the state to enjoy the weather. Unfortunately, the revelry often includes alcohol or even illegal drugs. When someone puts the keys into the ignition after drinking, they are […]
Harris County made a big push at the end of 2023 to crack down on drunk driving. Working across several agencies, the county focused on getting intoxicated drivers off the road in the lead up to the holiday. And, according to KHOU 11, they had good success. Police arrested 213 people on New Year’s Eve […]
If you are driving and a police officer signals for you to pull over on suspicion of a possible DWI, you need to remember two things. First, you do not have to answer any questions about where you were or what you were doing. Second, running away will only make things worse. Keep in mind, […]
The simple definition of DWI under the Texas Penal Code is “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while intoxicated. The same goes for elevated offenses such as intoxication manslaughter. The state must prove the defendant was both “operating” a motor vehicle and intoxicated. In the typical DWI case, it is not difficult to […]
At Tad Nelson and Associates, we stay on top of changes in Texas drunk driving laws. On June 2, Governor Abbott signed Bentley’s Law after it was passed by the legislature. Bentley’s Law will make defendants convicted of intoxicated manslaughter responsible for paying child support when they kill a parent. This law will immediately put […]
Before we look at potential open container enhancements to DWI charges, let’s review the basic open container laws in Texas. Per Texas law, it’s illegal to knowingly possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle while on a public roadway. An open container is defined as any bottle, can, […]
Texas aggressively fights drunk driving. But is the state so aggressive that it would charge a passenger with DWI? If you are seated in a car that gets pulled over by police, are you at risk of getting slapped with a DWI? The answer is “possibly.” At Tad Nelson & Associates, we’ve seen some crazy […]
