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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are many negative consequences to a DWI arrest or conviction. One is license suspension. People need a license to legally drive, and public transportation can be spotty. Without a license, many people cannot get to work or school, or they can’t buy groceries or visit the doctor. Losing your job due to a DWI […]
Few people understand how important it is to hire an experienced DWI lawyer as soon as they are arrested. Although you might think you have a few weeks to get everything lined up, the reality is that important things happen at your arraignment that a seasoned legal advocate can help with. If you call Tad […]