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.

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Expungement
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- Driving While Intoxicated: A Basic Overview
- Texas Drivers Have Rights!
- Texas Drivers’ Rights During a DWI Stop
Legislation and Law
- Will the Federal Government Lower the Legal Limit?
- Will Texas Lower the Legal BAC Limit?
- Will Allowing Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol Trigger Texas Open Container Laws?
- When Can Police Take Blood Samples After a Possible DWI Accident?
- Telephone Tips Vs. Drunk Drivers: Is it legal?
- DWI Cases & the Interstate Driver License Compact
- Dram Shop Laws in Houston, TX
- MADD Lobbies for Ignition Interlock Company
- Factors Effecting "Expert Witness" Reliability; DWI Cases
- Where DWI Laws are Heading in the Next Five Years
- Texas Lawmakers Reconsider Higher Drunk Driving Fines
- Texas Parents Lobby for Tougher DWI Laws in ND
- First-time Texas DWI offenders may face harsher penalties
Multiple DWI
- North Texas Woman Faces Felony Charges for Open-Container DWI
- Must Prosecutors Prove a Prior DWI Conviction to get a Harsher Sentence?
- Will I Be Punished More Severely for DWI With a Prior Conviction?
- Houston Man Sentenced to Life After 10th DWI
- Montgomery Man Sentenced to Double-Life for DWI
- Texas Drunk Driver Hits Pedestrian Traffic Cop
- Texas Man Gets 30 Year Sentence For Drunk Driving
- Texas Drunk Driver Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
- Ignition Interlock Device May Not Work Without a Car
Open Container Violation
- Can You Be Arrested for Drinking in a Parked Car?
- El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns Over Criminalizing the Homeless
- Can a Passenger Have an Open Container of Alcohol In a Vehicle?
- What Should I Know About the Open Container Law in Texas?
- What Are the Consequences for a DWI with an Open Container?
- Expunging an Open Container Violation
- Can I Be Arrested for an Open Container Violation in Texas?
- Are There Any Defenses to an Open Container Charge?
- How Can Having an Open Container in a Vehicle Impact a DWI Charge?
- Can I Be Charged with an Open Container Violation as a Passenger?
- Will Changes to Public Consumption Rules Affect Texas’ Open Container Ban?
- Is Public Intoxication the Same as an Open Container Violation?
- Do Texas Open Container Laws Apply to Passengers in RVs or Motorhomes?
- Laredo Police Officer Charged with DWI After Open Container of Alcohol Found in Car
- Comparing the Open Container Laws of Texas and Its Neighbors
- How Does the COVID-19 Emergency Impact Texas Open Container Laws?
- How an Open Container May Give Police “Probable Cause” to Investigate You for Other Crimes
- Is Drinking & Driving Illegal Even If I Am Below the Limit?
- An Open Container Can Escalate DWI Charges
- Can Cops Arrest Me for an Open Container of Alcohol in My Car?
- What Evidence Is Necessary to Prove an Open Container Violation?
- NY Jets Fan Blamed Open-Container DWI Arrest on Team’s Loss
- How Are Open Container Violations in a National Park Prosecuted?
- Can You Be Charged with an Open Container Violation in a Horse & Buggy?
- Open Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man
- North Texas Woman Faces Felony Charges for Open-Container DWI
- Admitting to an Open Container Violation Can Result in Additional Legal Trouble
- How Federal Law Affects Texas’ Ban on Open Containers in Cars
- Open Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect
- Is Wine in a Pringles Can in a Parking Lot an Open Container Violation?
- Will Allowing Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol Trigger Texas Open Container Laws?
- 6 Things You Need to Know About Texas Open Container Laws
- Tips for Avoiding an Open Container Charge This Holiday Season
- Is it an Open Container Violation If I’m Not Actually Driving?
- Should I Tell Police There’s an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
- Can Police Search My Car for a Beer Bottle Without a Warrant?
- What an Open Container Enhancement Means for Your DWI Cases
- How the Presence of an Open Container Can Affect Your Texas DWI Case
- Can an Open Container Violation Justify a Warrantless Vehicle Search?
- Enhanced DWIs in Texas: Open Container Laws
- Does an Open Container Give Texas State Troopers “Probable Cause” to Charge Me With DWI?
- Common Questions About Texas Open Container Laws
- How Having an “Open Container” Can Affect a Texas DWI Charge
- Texas DWI Cases Involving an Open Container
Politicians and Celebrities
- NFL Draft Prospect from Texas Arrested for DWI
- The Aftermath of Four Famous DUIs
- Juror Misconduct May Lead To New DWI Trial For Prominent Houston Man
- Texas District Attorney Serves Only Half of Her DWI Sentence
- Off-duty Texas Cop Arrested For Alleged DWI
- Texas Drunk Driving Suspects Still Have Rights
- Houston Officer Honored For Drunk Driving Arrests
- Police Dash Cam Captures Texas Drunk Driver’s Antics
- Texas District Attorney Arrested for Drunk Driving
- Texas Documentary Star Arrested for Drunk Driving
- Longhorns Freshman Receiver Arrested on DWI charge
- Texas Lawmaker Applauded, Despite DWI Arrest
- Texas Lawmaker Naomi Gomez Arrested for DWI
- Country Music Star Randy Travis Pleads Guilty to DWI
- Dallas Cowboys Player Subjected to Field Sobriety Test
- Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Lineman Arrested for DWI
Predictions
- Where DWI Laws are Heading in the Next Five Years
Prevention
- Houston’s Approach to DWI Prevention with Community Programs & Initiatives
- Can Car Technology Prevent Drunk Driving?
- Indicators That Help Police Spot Drunk Drivers
- Drunk Driving In Hazardous Conditions
- Increased DWI Patrols to Continue in Harris County
- Diet Sodas May Increase DWI Risk
- New Test Targets Kids at High Risk for Underage Drinking
- Houston Steps Up DWI Patrols over Holidays
Sobriety Testing
- How to Challenge Breathalyzer Test in Houston, TX
- Is a Marijuana Breathalyzer Coming?
- Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases
- The Type of Alcohol Could Impact Your DWI Case
- Firefighter Learns of Alarming Consequences of a DWI Arrest
- What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
- What Are the Steps After a DWI Arrest?
- Field Sobriety Tests & Texas DWI Convictions: Things to Know
- Judge Denies “Traumatic Brain Injury” Defense for Blood Draw Consent
- Can Police Get My Consent to Draw Blood While I’m in the Hospital After a Wreck?
- Does a Blood Sample Search Warrant Cover Testing for Evidence of Intoxication?
- How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?
- Court of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples
- Appeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Exception for DWI Accidents
- Rules for Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents
- Can Police Seize My Blood After an Accident If I’m in a Coma?
- Is a Warrantless Blood Test Admissible in a DWI Accident Case?
- Can I Be Convicted of DWI If Police Find Prescription Drugs on Me?
- Can Hospital Medical Tests Prove Intoxicated Manslaughter?
- What’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?
- Can Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
- When Is a Police Request for a DWI Breath Test “Coercive”?
- When Can Texas Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
- New BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
- Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
- Fighting a Breathalyzer Test in Texas
- What to Do If You’re Pulled Over by Police
- The Sobriety Checkpoint Debate in Texas
- Requirements for a DWI in Texas
- Ignition Interlock Devices in Texas
- If You Refuse Consent to a Blood Test, a Warrant May Be Issued
- Child Charged with DWI – What To Do
- MADD Lobbies for Ignition Interlock Company
- Warren Redlich & The Sobriety Checkpoint Debate
- No Refusal DWI Enforcement During Mardi Gras
- HGN: Field Sobriety Testing
- A DWI Charge Means Potential License Suspension
- Factors Effecting "Expert Witness" Reliability; DWI Cases
- Texas Officials Plan No Refusal Initiative Against Drunk Driving
- Fort Bend County Woman Sentenced after Drunk Driving Trial
- Texas Officials Implicated in Potentially Faulty Breath Tests
- No Refusal Counties Expedite Blood Draw Warrants
- Ignition Interlock Device May Not Work Without a Car
- DWI Blood Tests Reveal Prescription Drug Use
- Texas Lawmakers Consider Legality of DWI Checkpoints
- Woman Arrested for DWI Refuses Field Sobriety Tests
- MADD To Fight Drunk Driving with Interlock Breathalyzers
- Tarrant County Makes Super Bowl Sunday a “No Refusal” Day
- DWI Blood Testing & State Law Requirements
- Breathalyzer Testing In Texas May Come Under Scrutiny
Studies & Statistics
- Texas is Third Most Dangerous State for Drunk Driving
- Texas DWI Facts & Trends
- Are You a Texas Teacher Accused of DWI?
- How Marijuana Interacts with Alcohol
- Regions of Texas Score Low In National DWI Data
Texas Driver License Issues
- About DWLI Cases: Driving While License Invalid
- 5 Things to Know About Getting an Essential Needs License
- Lose Your Texas Driver License for a DWI in Another State?
- How Do I Reinstate My Driver’s License After a DWI Accident?
- DWI Cases & the Interstate Driver License Compact
- Eligibility to Get an Occupational/Restricted Use License in Texas
- Obtaining an Occupational Driver’s License in Texas
Theft
- Strategically Fighting Texas Burglary Charges
- Houston Robbery Charges: Things to Know
Underage Drinking
- Can a DWI Keep You Out of College?
- Does My Child Need a Lawyer for a Minor in Possession Charge?
- What Happens If I Use a Fake ID to Buy Alcohol in Texas?
- Will Texas “Excuse” Underage Drinking Involving Sexual Assault Victims?
- Can Texas Parents Legally Give Alcohol to Their Children?
- Underage Drinking and Driving in Galveston
- Child Charged with DWI – What To Do
- Texas Law Prosecutes Underage Drinking and Driving
- New Test Targets Kids at High Risk for Underage Drinking

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