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Attorney Tad Nelson
January 19, 2021

Can I be Charged with a DWI if I Wasn’t Driving?

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson DWI & Texas Law DWI

Typically, when a person is arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), he or she will have been seen driving by the arresting police officer. It is not unheard of, however, for motorists to be arrested for driving while intoxicated when they weren’t driving, but were merely sitting in their vehicles. For help defending yourself against […]

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January 19, 2021

Specific Facts About Texas DWI Classes

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson Helpful Information Adult Education Program, DWI Classes, DWI Programs

In Texas, being convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have significant repercussions, including jail time, fines, a mandatory driver’s license suspension, probation, and completion of a DWI education course. Fortunately, those who have been accused of driving while under the influence don’t have to take those allegations lying down, but have the right to […]

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December 16, 2020

Factors that Could Affect Your BAC Results

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson Science & DWI BAC, Blood Alcohol Content

When determining whether a motorist has had too much to drink, law enforcement officers measure the amount of alcohol in that person’s system by administering a breath, blood, or urine test. The results, also known as one’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), provides a measurement of the weight of alcohol in a specified volume of blood. […]

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December 16, 2020

The Difference Between DWI and DUI Charges

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson DWI & Texas Law DUI, DWI

While the terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably, there are actually important differences between these two offenses that could play an important role in how a person goes about building a defense strategy. To learn more about defending yourself against DWI or DUI charges in Texas, please call our experienced Houston DWI/DUI lawyers […]

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November 25, 2020

Challenging a DWI Breath Test

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson Science & DWI Breath Test, DWI

After arresting a driver who is suspected of driving while intoxicated, law enforcement officers can ask him or her to submit to a DWI breath test. The results of these tests, however, are not always accurate, so if you were charged with Driving While Intoxicated, you should call a Houston DWI defense attorney who can […]

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November 25, 2020

If Convicted of DWI, Do I Have to Install an IID?

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson DWI & Texas Law BAC, Blood Alcohol Concentration, DWI, Ignition Interlock Device, IID

The short answer to this question is “maybe.” Ultimately, whether a driver will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in his or her vehicle depends on the facts of the case. In making these decisions, courts will, for instance, look to a driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) at the time of arrest, […]

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October 27, 2020

Feds Dismiss Lawsuit by Harris County DWI Supervisors

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson Federal Rulings HPD, Mobile Breath Testing Van, U.S. District Judge Lynn N. Hughes

Federal Judge Dismisses Whistle-Blower Lawsuit Brought by Former Harris County DWI Testing Supervisors Blood and breath tests provide the key evidence in most Texas DWI cases. By law, a person is automatically considered intoxicated–i.e., too drunk to drive–if they have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least 0.08 percent. Reliable testing is the only way […]

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October 14, 2020

Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test A DWI Blood Sample?

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson DWI & Texas Law Blood Warrant, DWI, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Warrants

One of the cardinal rules of criminal law is that police must normally obtain a warrant before conducting a search. The warrant itself must specify the scope of that search. In other words, it is unlawful for a judge to issue a “general warrant” that gives the police broad discretion to search an unspecified place. […]

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September 28, 2020

Can a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson DWI & Texas Law Class B Misdemeanor, DWI, Guilty, No Sentence, Texas

Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as either a Class B or Class A misdemeanor. Section 49.04 explains both charges. With respect to the Class B misdemeanor, the statue requires that if the defendant is convicted, they must serve a “minimum term […]

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September 13, 2020

Can a Police Officer Arrest You for DWI Outside of Their Jurisdiction?

Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson DWI & Texas Law Arrest, DWI, Jurisdiction, Law, Police, Texas, Traffic Violation

Most DWI arrests begin with a police officer observing a possible traffic violation and pulling the driver over to give them a ticket. If the officer lacked “reasonable suspicion” to initiate the traffic stop, any subsequent evidence of DWI that may be discovered is inadmissible in court. The same holds true if any subsequent arrest […]

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Attorney Tad A. Nelson

Houston DWI Attorney Tad A Nelson

A drunk driving arrest will cause numerous inconveniences in your life, which can be avoided. If you are ready discuss your situation with a criminal defense lawyer in Houston, it’s best to consult legal counsel that handles DWI cases as a specialty area of law. Due to the chemical nature of the evidence, these cases require skilled oversight.

If you have questions or would like talk with a seasoned professional about your options to avoid conviction and address a DUI or DWI charge in Texas, call Tad A. Nelson at 713-489-7373 to day.

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