Entries in this category are related to DWI offenses, often referred to as DUI is some cases, and the law in Texas.
Grappling with the aftermath of a DWI arrest in Texas can be unsettling. However, if your case was dismissed, we may be able to get the record of the arrest off of your background. Attorney Tad Nelson is an experienced Galveston DWI lawyer with over 30 years of practice. If you’re looking for an attorney […]
DWI: Driving While Intoxicated In Texas, DWI refers to the crime of driving while intoxicated by alcohol. A driver is considered intoxicated when their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaches or exceeds the legal limit of 0.08%. For commercial drivers, the limit is 0.04%, and for drivers under 21, any detectable amount of alcohol is grounds […]
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), and Flying While Intoxicated (FWI) are all criminal offenses related to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. In Galveston & Houston-Clear Lake, there are lots of popular waterways and airports the people use everyday. As experienced defense attorneys in the area, we’ve seen […]
A considerable amount of land in Texas is federal, including National Parks, National Forests, military installations, and federal buildings. Many people get stopped for DWI while on federal land and will face legal proceedings as a result., Unfortunately, federal DWI charges are complex and can differ considerably from charges in state court. If you’ve been […]
If you are not driving a car or truck, but instead you are riding a scooter, can you face charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas? Electric scooters, or e-scooters, have become extremely popular in a number of Texas cities, more people are renting these devices and traveling at lawful speeds of up to […]
If you are facing a DWI charge and already have a record with DWI convictions, do not give up hope. Just because you have a past criminal record does not mean you are destined to add another conviction to your record. Nevertheless, under Texas law, there are ramifications to having multiple DWI convictions on your […]
If House Bill 2246 becomes law in Texas, you’ll be required to install an ignition interlock system in your vehicle, even if you’re a first-time DWI offender in Galveston, TX. The proposed legislation, which recently passed the Texas House, would create an all-offender ignition interlock law establishing that a Texas resident convicted of DWI, even […]
While driving while intoxicated is a charge seen nationwide, many states enact more strict laws for those that drink and drive underage. Texas has what is called a “Zero Tolerance” law. In Texas it is illegal for a person under age 21 to operate a motor vehicle in a public place while having any detectable […]
Generally speaking, an anonymous tip to the police is not by itself enough for an officer to stop a driver. Ultimately, the tips provided by anonymous callers remain suspect. Because they remain anonymous they are unaccountable for the claims they make to police. In the case Navarette v. California, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on […]
Galveston DWI Lawyer Tad Nelson In the State of Texas, a person can be criminally charged for the unlawful offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) if they are found by law enforcement to be intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle in a public place. DWI offenses are harshly prosecuted in the state of Texas due […]