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In the State of Texas, all law enforcement agencies use a
standard machine called the Intoxilyzer 5000. This is a highly
expensive and complicated machine that has been used by state
law enforcement agencies for years with mixed results. As a
result, just because you failed a breath test does not mean
that you have to plead guilty, as a majority of DWI defense
attorneys might persuade you to do. At the Houston area DWI
law firm of Tad Nelson and Associates, we know that, through
experience and due research, a failed breath test does NOT
mean that you are, or will be found, guilty. We have a thorough
understanding of the policies, procedures, and philosophy behind
the breath machines. It is this knowledge that we will put
to work in fighting for your rights.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
has said that field sobriety tests must be administered
in a "prescribed standardized manner" each and every time
to ensure the tests are reliable. Therefore, it is imperative
that your DWI lawyer understand the proper administration
of these tests and is able to identify any deviations from
the standardized manner that may affect the accuracy and
reliability of the tests. It is also imperative that your
DWI lawyer be highly trained in the procedures and measures
involved in the training of law enforcement officials.
A good DWI lawyer will have attended the same training
courses as the police department has; and will also have
had extensive experience not only in defending clients
against these DWI tests, but will have many years of prosecution
experience so that he will know both sides of this important
subject.
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In addition to the criminal proceedings that follow an arrest
for DWI, you will face an administrative license hearing that
may result in your license being suspended for many months,
or even years. Most DWI lawyers will bypass this hearing, or
will not even request it because of lack of interest. A good
DWI lawyer will always request this hearing in order to save
your driving privileges. Even if you lose this hearing and
your license is suspended, then it is still important to attend
this hearing so that your DWI lawyer can gather information
that will be vital to the success of your criminal trial.
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For the proper procedures in handling an ALR hearing, please click here.
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Houston area DWI attorney Tad Nelson and Associates will be
involved in every phase of your defense, from the time the
arresting officer turns on his lights to pull you over until
the time that you walk out of the courtroom victorious. Some
defense law firms will assign other lawyers to handle a case;
but rest assured that Tad Nelson and Associates will be with
you every step of the way.
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If you are looking for the lowest fee in defending your rights,
you might want to consider the consequences of your actions.
Would you really want the "low price leader" defending your
freedom? Oftentimes, the low price that you pay for your DWI
defense will end up costing you more in the end, due to the
fact that a DWI verdict of guilty brings fines, lost wages,
embarrassment and humiliation. Plus, a low price means that
your low-cost DWI lawyer will be handling more cases, thus
devoting less time to your specific defense.
Each DWI case is unique and requires a unique defense strategy tailored to your specific case. At Tad Nelson and Associates we offer you the proficiency, expertise and proven record of success necessary for the successful defense of your case.
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