Texas DWI lawyer Tad Nelson is one of the foremost experts when it comes challenging blood and breath tests. Blog posts and articles in this section are related to breath test refusal during DWI stops.
When there’s an auto accident that seriously injures another person, Houston-area law enforcement will move quickly to determine whether or not the responsible driver was intoxicated. DWI accidents take on an even higher degree of urgency if an innocent person is killed. In such cases, a driver may face an intoxication manslaughter charge, which is […]
Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state officials as well as federal agencies remain as committed as ever to stopping drunk driving. As automotive technology advances by leaps and bounds, there may be a new wave of technology that will soon find […]
Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including purchasing their own personal breathalyzer or breath-testing instrument. On the one hand, this can be seen as a responsible act: it is presumed that an individual in the possession of one of these devices will […]
Drunk driving is a serious offense. But you may not be clear about what exactly constitutes drunk driving – or “driving while intoxicated,” as it’s called in the Texas Penal Code – and how you can avoid or defend yourself against a DWI charge. Here is a brief guide to understanding the law in Texas. What Constitutes […]
Like many states, Texas has an implied consent law in effect. This law states that when you obtain a Texas driver’s license, you implicitly consent to having a breath test or blood draw when requested by law enforcement officials during a suspected DWI stop. Texas Transportation Code § 724.011 sets forth the details about the […]
It’s 2:00 a.m. and you get a phone call informing you that your child has been charged with driving under the influence. Most likely, your heart starts to race and your mind is inundated with questions – is my child ok, will the police hurt my child, and then you get to some future concerns […]
The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office announced that its office will be working with law enforcement in Galveston County in sponsoring a “no-refusal” operation during the weekends of Mardi Gras. In Texas, anyone driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter or higher is considered legally impaired under DWI statutes. […]
The main element of any accusation of a DWI offense by law enforcement is that the person accused of such an offense is, in fact, intoxicated during the time of their arrest. In many cases, when a person is arrested for DWI offense in the state of Texas, they don’t undergo any chemical testing to […]
In terms of energy and patriotic expression, Texas Fourth of July celebrations may make local residents proud. However, they might also be some of the year’s most dangerous, at least in terms of drunk driving accidents. Last year, intoxicated drivers contributed to 133 motor vehicle accidents throughout the state — on Independence Day alone. Officials […]
The recent sentencing of a Texas woman illustrates the progress of questions frequently asked by police officers who suspect an individual is driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the evidence presented at trial, the woman was pulled over because of a near-fatal traffic accident. A local police lieutenant was on patrol when he […]
