Driving while intoxicated or “DWI” is a harshly prosecuted offense in the Galveston, Houston, and League City area. If you feel you’ve been unfairly accused of a DWI offense, articles in this section will educate you on the atmosphere in Texas for DWI offenders. Informative blog postings from one of Houston’s top DWI lawyers, attorney Tad A. Nelson of the Law Offices of Tad Nelson and Associates. Information in this category is strictly related to drunk driving charges.
Texas has more than 380,000 registered motorcyclists in our state. It’s not hard to understand why so many people are enthusiastic about getting around on two wheels. We’ve got great weather, exciting scenery, and miles of open road. Unfortunately, too many bikers combine riding with alcohol or drugs, and they face criminal charges when they […]
The Lone Star States recognizes that intoxicated boating is just as dangerous as drunk driving, and the state has criminalized operating a watercraft while intoxicated. In legal circles, we call this offense Boating While Intoxicated, or BWI. During the holidays many people are out on the water enjoying themselves, and law enforcement has a visible […]
Under the Fourth Amendment, the police must have probable cause you have committed a crime to arrest you. However, the Supreme Court has said that officers can stop you based on a lower standard: reasonable suspicion. But when does an officer have this reasonable suspicion to pull you over for suspected DWI? Tad Nelson has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The recent arrest of a Galveston bartender is a reminder that those who serve alcohol to drunk drivers can also face criminal penalties. According to reports, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission arrested 58-year-old Gil Garcia for serving alcohol to an intoxicated man. The patron ultimately left the bar and got into a wreck which left […]
Millions of Texans have a social media profile, usually Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. These platforms are great at helping friends and family stay in touch. After a DWI arrest, however, your social media account could be a goldmine of information for the prosecutor. Most people are so embarrassed at being arrested that they never mention […]
If you got into a drunk driving crash that killed someone, you should expect to face DWI manslaughter charges. This is one of the toughest laws in Texas, with harsher penalties than other DWI defendants will face. Although your world might be reeling, know that there are strong defenses we can raise on your behalf. […]
