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.

Innocent of a Sex Crime? Here’s What You’re Up Against

March 30, 2025 Video

Updated: Mar 30, 2025 @ 2:35 pm

Fighting False Sex Crime Allegations

When someone walks into my office accused of a sex crime—especially something involving a child—and they tell me they’re innocent, I know exactly what we’re stepping into.

Experience Matters, A Lot

I’ve been practicing criminal law in Houston and Galveston since 1991. I’m Board Certified® in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization™. I’ve handled cases that would keep most lawyers up at night. And I can tell you—nothing hits harder than representing someone falsely accused of molestation or sexual assault of a child.

These cases are brutal. The stress is off the charts. Not because I doubt my client, but because the accusation alone can destroy a life. Even if we win—fast acquittal, media coverage, full exoneration—the stigma sticks. You don’t bounce back from that. That’s why we take these cases seriously from day one.

Jury Selection During Sex Crime Trials

I always start jury selection the same way. I tell them I’ve got a young daughter. If someone ever laid hands on her, I don’t know what I’d do. And every juror nods. They get it. No one argues that touching a child is one of the worst crimes imaginable.

But then I ask them something else. I ask them to imagine being accused of it—and not having done a damn thing wrong. That silence? That’s when they realize what kind of case we’re about to try.

Here’s the truth: defending someone who didn’t do it means proving something didn’t happen. That’s no small task. We don’t just punch holes in the State’s story—we reconstruct the entire timeline. We show what actually happened during the alleged incident. We put witnesses in the room. We account for everyone who was there.

I did this recently in a case involving an apartment over a weekend. The allegation had a tight timeframe. So we subpoenaed everyone who was present from Friday morning to Sunday. And one by one, they testified. They described exactly what they saw, where they were, who was in which room. When we were done, the story the child told couldn’t possibly have happened. There were too many people around. Too many eyes. Too much truth in the way.

Sometimes these cases involve mistaken identity. With today’s forensic tools—especially DNA—it’s not as common as it used to be, but it still happens. If I think the wrong person’s being targeted, we treat that with the same level of intensity.

Bottom line—if you’re innocent, it doesn’t mean you’re safe. It means we’ve got to get to work immediately. We’ll document everything: text messages, witness lists, prior interactions, timelines, floorplans—whatever it takes. We’ll challenge every statement. Every inconsistency. Every assumption.