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In Houston, DWI or Driving While Intoxicated is classified as a criminal offense. Texas Legislature defines a DWI as “not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body” or “having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more”. (Texas Penal code (§724) 49.01). The Houston prosecution only needs to prove one of the above statements for a guilty DWI verdict.

In Houston, law enforcement uses either a breath, blood or urine test to determine someone’s BAC. The accuracy of these tests leaves much to be desired. Problems associated with the breath test include improper use, improper calibration, improper instructions to the user and the fact that the sample is not saved for testing by an independent lab. You do have the right to insist that your sample be saved for verification by an independent testing facility.

The law states that you have the right to represent yourself even though this is typically a bad idea. There are extremely harsh consequences for a Houston DWI conviction including prison time. It is essential to hire a skilled and experienced Houston DWI attorney to represent you.

Houston criminal attorney Tad Nelson is board certified by the State of Texas. What does that mean? Only a few attorneys hold this certification and it signifies that he is the “best of the best”. Houston criminal attorney Tad Nelson received his certification in 1996 and is committed to guidelines and principals of the Board.

Criminal Practice Areas:

Our Houston Offices are located at

820 East Main Street
League City, Texas

1919 Sealy
Galveston, Texas

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