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State and Federal law stipulates that you have the right to represent yourself, though this is generally not a good idea. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a very complex field that can result in extremely harsh consequences. The DWI field encompasses many complex procedural, evidentiary, constitutional, sentencing, testing, and administrative issues that are just too vast for someone to overcome their first time in court. What can an average lawyer do for you? Nothing, or worse, have you sent directly to jail if he or she is not trained in this highly specialized field. A qualified DWI attorney can navigate your case for defects, suppress evidence, compel discovery of such things as calibration and maintenance records for breath machines, have blood samples independently analyzed, negotiate for a lesser charge and/or reduced sentence, obtain expert witnesses for trail, contest the administrative license suspension, properly contest the statements or conduct of the arresting officer, etc.
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Tad Nelson began his legal career in 1992 as an Assistant District Attorney for Galveston County. During this time, Mr. Nelson gained notoriety in his prosecution of numerous alcohol-related offenses, including DWI, DUI, driving under the influence of drugs, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter (formerly called involuntary manslaughter). During his three years as a prosecutor, Mr. Nelson learned all of the "tricks of the trade" that he now uses against the very system that he helped to create. Since Mr. Nelson founded Tad Nelson and Associates in 1994, our crack legal defense team has defended thousands of DWI/DUI cases with exceptional results, so rest assured that you will be receiving the absolute best representation possible in the Houston/Galveston area.
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Tad Nelson started his career in 1992 with the Galveston County District Attorney's office, where he gained vast experience as a prosecutor of alcohol-related offenses. Since starting Tad Nelson and Associates in 1994, Mr. Nelson and his legal defense team have handled literally thousands of cases with truly exceptional results.
That's probably why Tad Nelson was recently selected as "The Best Attorney in Galveston County" by the Galveston County Daily News. At Tad Nelson and Associates, we provide you the big city experience that you demand, while giving you the personal attention of a small-town law firm that sets us apart the competition.
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When you see many advertisements for attorneys, you might have noticed that quite a few of them have the following disclaimer "Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization." It is required that non-certified attorneys place this disclaimer in all of their advertisements and public documents. Board Certification is held by a relatively small number of attorneys in the State of Texas, and it signifies the "best of the best." Unfortunately, the board does not offer a certification specifically related to the DWI field, but rest assured that a lawyer that is board certified is held to the highest standards. Tad Nelson received his board certification in 1996, and he is committed to the principles and guidelines of the Board.
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The National College for DUI Defense, Inc. is a professional, non-profit corporation dedicated to the dissemination of information on drunk driving litigation and to the improvement of the DUI/DWI Defense Bar. The National College for DUI Defense is dedicated to improving the quality of representation by criminal defense lawyers through education and advanced trial skills training. You will find that only the finest and most successful law firms in the country are members of this organization, and we are no exception. The law offices of Tad Nelson and Associates have been members of this association for many years now, and we have the full use of the College's resources to use for your legal defense.
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Any lawyer that is serious about providing you with the best representation possible will own the latest copies of all of the following publications and journals:
- Texas Drunk Driving Law
- Drinking and Driving Litigation, Civil and Criminal
- DWI Journal
- The Drinking and Driving Law Letter
- Texas Breath Alcohol Testing Regulations
These publications, created to educate lawyers on the changes in DWI law and assist them in improving their skills and techniques, are essential resources for DWI defense. Many lawyers consider these publications an indispensable resource for ensuring the success of their client's cases, and it is also considered impossible to properly defend a case without the use of all of these publications. A lawyer who is serious about defending DWI cases should have both books at his disposal.
These are additional publications that provide important hints and strategies as well as in-depth analyses of important DWI rulings from across the country. These publications also keep attorneys up-to-date in terms of changes to DWI laws and trends that develop in defense strategies around the country. A lawyer who cares about the well-being of his law firm will have a subscription to both publications and use them to the betterment of his clients.
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