DWI Defense Attorney Ellis County

DWI Cases in Ellis County Courts

Misdemeanor DWI cases in Ellis County are heard in the Ellis County Courts at Law in Waxahachie. Felony DWI cases are heard in the Ellis County District Courts. The Ellis County District Attorney's Office prosecutes DWI cases aggressively. Todd Rash regularly appears in Ellis County courts and understands how local prosecutors handle DWI cases.

DWI Arrests on I-35E in Ellis County

Interstate 35E is a major DWI enforcement corridor in Ellis County. Law enforcement conducts regular DWI patrols and sobriety checkpoints along I-35E and other major roads. Todd Rash defends DWI clients arrested on I-35E and throughout Ellis County.

DWI Arrests in Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Ennis

Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Ennis are the largest cities in Ellis County and generate the most DWI arrests. Todd Rash defends DWI clients in these communities and throughout Ellis County, including Red Oak, Ferris, Italy, Palmer, and all other Ellis County communities.

ALR Hearings and License Suspension

After a DWI arrest in Texas, you have only 15 days to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to contest the suspension of your driver's license. Todd Rash handles ALR hearings for Ellis County clients and fights to protect your driving privileges while your criminal case is pending.

Potential Penalties

• › First DWI (Class B misdemeanor): 72 hours to 180 days jail, up to $2,000 fine
• › First DWI with BAC 0.15+: Up to 1 year jail, up to $4,000 fine
• › Second DWI (Class A misdemeanor): 30 days to 1 year jail, up to $4,000 fine
• › Third DWI (3rd degree felony): 2-10 years prison, up to $10,000 fine
• › DWI with child passenger (state jail felony): 180 days to 2 years
• › License suspension: 90 days to 2 years

Possible Defenses

• › Unlawful traffic stop or checkpoint
• › Improper field sobriety test administration
• › Breathalyzer calibration or maintenance issues
• › Blood draw procedure violations
• › Rising BAC defense
• › Medical conditions affecting test results
• › Lack of probable cause for arrest

Frequently Asked Questions