What are my legal options if I’m charged with DWI in Houston?

If you’re arrested for drunk driving, we have at least 3 options for dealing with the charge within the confines of Texas law. We can attempt to get the case dismissed, work out a deal with the Harris County Dist. Atty’s Office, or we can fight the charge, head-on, in a full-blown trial.

Is it possible to beat a Houston DWI charge in Harris County?

Absolutely. The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates wields a distinctive set of credentials, training, and is an asset to anyone facing criminal charges related to DWI in Houston. Although every case is different, we also have a solid record of winning in court for our clients.

Can I avoid jail time if I’m convicted for drunk driving?

In short, yes. In reality, there are a number of different factors involved in each and every case we’ve seen in our experience as Houston DWI attorneys. Probation is usually a possibility for most persons that are convicted of DWI in Houston. However, there are no guarantees.

How much jail time can I get if I’m convicted of DWI?

A determination on jail sentencing is the sole priority of the court within the guidelines of Texas criminal law. Depending on the frequency of DWI offenses incurred by the defendant, and the severity of additional factors, a jail sentence could be as short as a few days, to life.

Can you help with truck driver DWI cases involving a CDL?

As a matter of fact we can. The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates is among the premier law firms in Texas for DWI defense. Both lawyers on our Houston DWI defense team are Certified ACS/CHAL Lawyer-Scientists, with Tad Nelson holding a Board Certification.

Will I lose my Texas Drivers’ License if I’m charged with DWI?

In Texas, if you’re arrested for DWI or DUI, the process of Administrative License Revocation is initiated for the purpose of automatically suspending your Texas Drivers’ License. Houston DWI lawyer Tad A. Nelson may be able to intervene, and prevent TDL suspension.

Texas Ceremony Honors Officers who Target Drunk Drivers

March 29, 2013

Updated: Jan 13, 2023 @ 2:58 am

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Texas readers who question whether local authorities are investing more time and money into drunk driving enforcement efforts need only read about the third annual awards ceremony hosted by the local Montgomery County District Attorney’s office.

The event, held in the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe, honored local officials and agencies in five categories. The Agency of the Year award went to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for its approach to driving while intoxicated arrests. The office has a new DWI Task where several young deputies are designated to focus on DWI enforcement. The office has also streamlined DWI prosecution among different agencies by implementing several new administrative procedures.

The event also named an officer of the year. This year’s recipient went to an officer that made 207 DWI arrests in 2012. That’s an impressive figure, considering that the average American worker spent a total of 228 days at work in 2012.

Since it hosted the awards ceremony, the local district attorney’s office may not have honored its own. Yet even the charges brought against Texas DWI offenders may be getting more severe.

For example, there may be some amount of discretion in the type of charges resulting in a DWI arrest.

Enhanced DWI charges may be brought against offenders with previous DWI convictions, drivers with a blood alcohol content of .15 or higher, or in instances where injury to another driver resulted in brain damage or injury to an official. A DWI charge may also be elevated to the charge of intoxicated assault if the injuries to another driver or passenger were severe.

If there is an amount of discretion involved, an experienced League City or Houston DWI lawyer may be able to negotiate with prosecutors to reduce the charges or explore the possibility of a plea. Attorney Tad Nelson can also present mitigating factors, perhaps by offering alternative means for achieving rehabilitation without relapse.

Source: yourhoustonnews.com, “DWI Awards have special meaning,” Howard Roden, March 27, 2013