DWI is the acronym for “Driving While Intoxicated”. Driving While Intoxicated is a crime in the state of Texas. Depending on the circumstance, DWI may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
Getting arrested for DWI is bad enough in Houston. But if you end up hurting someone in a crash, then you can face more severe charges. Tad Nelson knows DWI law and can immediately defend you against intoxication assault related criminal charges in Houston. If you need help, contact our law firm today. You Can […]
When you are stopped and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Texas, it is essential to remember that you have rights under state and federal law. You cannot be stopped without reasonable suspicion, and you cannot be required to submit to a chemical test or a search of your vehicle unless a law enforcement […]
In drunk driving law, 0.08 is something of a magic number. It represents the blood-alcohol content at which a person is considered legally intoxicated and thus too drunk to drive. When a person is arrested on suspicion of DWI, it is common practice to take a blood or breath sample for BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) […]
Texas law defines driving while intoxicated (DWI) as “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while under the influence of alcohol or another controlled substance. But if a police officer does not personally witness you driving while drunk, can you still be charged with DWI? Or to put the question a different way, does […]
The definition of drunk driving in Texas is fairly straightforward: A person commits DWI if they are “intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place.” Typically, the most disputed element of a DWI case is whether the evidence shows that the defendant was legally intoxicated. But what about disputes related to the definition […]
The first time a person is convicted of a DWI in Texas, it is usually treated as a Class B misdemeanor. This means the maximum penalty the defendant faces is between 3 and 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and a 1-year suspension of their driver’s license. A subsequent DWI conviction is treated as […]
A drunk driving charge will escalate based on the driver’s prior convictions for similar offenses. In Texas, a third DWI offense is a third-degree felony. This means that in the worst case scenario, a driver faces 10 years in a state prison. And if a defendant has at least two prior felony convictions, the prosecution […]
It is a Class B misdemeanor to violate the Texas statute on driving while intoxicated, so you could face criminal punishment and a driver’s license suspension for a conviction. Many of these cases hinge on the definition of “intoxicated,” and you might be surprised to learn that there are two different ways to violate the […]
When you are facing DWI charges in Houston, it is critical to have an experienced and aggressive Houston DWI defense attorney on your side. DWIs are always criminal charges, and conviction will result in a criminal record. Depending upon whether you are facing a first or a subsequent DWI offense, you can be facing misdemeanor […]
Raising a strong defense is always important for those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), as those who are convicted of this offense face severe and potentially far-reaching consequences. For instance, even first time DWI offenders face jail time, the suspension of their driver’s license, and hefty fines. With the help of an experienced Houston […]
