A first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor. But the charge can quickly turn into a felony if there was a child in the car at the time of the driver’s arrest. Under Section 49.045 of the Texas Penal Code, it is a state jail felony for anyone to operate a motor […]
When police respond to the scene of a car accident, they are not just looking to render assistance to anyone who has been injured. They are also looking for any evidence of drunk driving. And if an officer finds such evidence, the person identified as the driver may face serious criminal charges. This recent case […]
A DWI accident can quickly turn into a murder case based on the circumstances. Texas allows for what is known as “felony murder” charges in some fatal drunk driving accident cases. Felony murder refers to a type of murder charge that is distinct from premeditated murder. With felony murder, prosecutors need not prove the defendant […]
It is common practice in Texas DWI cases for a police officer to request a suspected drunk driver take a Breathalyzer test. A Breathalyzer is a device used to measure a person’s blood-alcohol content (BAC). Texas, like most states, considers a person guilty of a DWI if his or her BAC exceeds .08 percent. Is […]
Arrested for DWI in Clear Lake Shores, TX? From the moment you’re arrested and charged with Drunk Driving, the process of the suspension of your Texas Drivers License is automatically initiated. In fact, the arresting officer may take your Texas Drivers License from you on the spot depending on the Blood Alcohol Level they calculate […]
Accused of DWI by Dickinson PD? Call 281-280-0100 to Talk with Attorney Tad Nelson TODAY. Criminal charges of Driving While Intoxicated are to be taken seriously due to the consequences following a conviction for the charge. As a DWI defense lawyer in Houston for over 25 years, attorney Tad Nelson is one of the more […]
The Galveston Police Department is one of the more aggressive law enforcement agencies in the Houston area when it comes to DWI enforcement activities in Texas. Galveston Island is a popular tourist destination for residents from all over the Greater Houston area and southeast Texas as a whole, which results in people from all over […]
Accused of DWI in Hitchcock, Texas? Tad Nelson, a Houston, TX DWI defense attorney who is Board Certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, will provide an aggressive defense strategy and execution if you choose to allow our law firm to represent you in the court of law. DWI cases are […]
The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates is ready to stand by your side, as your defense lawyer, if you’ve been accused, arrested, and charged with a DWI related criminal offense in Jamaica Beach, TX. Whether you’re experiencing your first arrest for your first offense, or if you’ve been involved in a tragic intoxication […]
Arrested for DWI in Kemah? Call 281-280-0100 to Schedule Your Free Consultation TODAY. DWI convictions in Texas are serious matters deserving your utmost attention. Even if its a first offense misdemeanor DWI case, future offense may be prosecuted as felony cases which opens the door to penitentiary time. As an attorney who keeps his eye […]