Texas has hundreds of criminal defense attorneys who advertise that they can defend people accused of DWI. But those in the market for a lawyer should be selective about who they eventually hire. The fact is that not all lawyers with a Texas bar license have the experience you need to raise a strong defense […]
Texas law enforcement agencies work aggressively to stop drunk driving, and to that end the State of Texas has an “open container” law that makes it a crime to have an opened alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle. But will the state go so far as to criminally charge you if the vehicle is parked? […]
After a DWI conviction, you’ll probably be eager to move on with your life. One common question we’re often asked is how long a DWI will stay on your record. The answer is not comforting: Forever. In most situations, a DWI will be a permanent part of your history and driving record. If you apply […]
According to a recent study by the Journal of Education Human Resources, DWI is one of the leading reasons why teachers are sanctioned in Texas. Researchers found that in a 10-year period (2007 to 2017), 642 Texas teachers were sanctioned for drug use, which was second behind only sexual offenses. Drug use included a citation […]
In many ways, your DWI case will turn on the results of your field sobriety tests and any chemical test you give, like a urine, blood, or breath test. However, certain decisions and behavior during the arrest can actually make life much more difficult for you. Below, our seasoned DWI attorneys lay out 4 mistakes […]
The last few years have seen reduced holiday travel. But after years of COVID lockdowns, Texans are traveling this holiday season like never before. According to media reports, 2022 will see the third-highest volume of holiday travelers in more than 20 years. In fact, a little over 8 million Texans are traveling to see family […]
Although a Minor in Possession (MIP) charge is a Class C misdemeanor, it’s a mistake to assume that this isn’t a serious criminal case. At Tad Nelson & Associates, our Houston DWI lawyers have received panicked phone calls from many parents telling us their child was arrested. Maybe they were sitting in a car where […]
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without parties. Many employers throw a bash for their staff, and some professors also invite students to parties, sometimes off campus. But what are the legal consequences of serving alcohol? If an employee or student gets drunk at your event, are you responsible if they crash their car and […]
Getting into a wreck that injures someone is a nightmare scenario for drunk drivers. Suddenly, penalties have just escalated because you sent someone to the hospital. However, even if you don’t end up hurting a pedestrian or car passenger, you can still face enhanced charges for recklessly damaging someone’s property. This type of DWI with […]
Under Texas law, you are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.08. According to a recent media story, however, advocates are pushing for Texas to lower that limit to 0.05. And there is precedent for this type of move: Utah. The great state of Utah has recently lowered its limit to […]
