DWI Defense Attorney Johnson County

DWI Cases in Johnson County Courts

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

DWI Arrests on I-35W in Johnson County

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

DWI Arrests in Cleburne, Burleson, and Joshua

Cleburne, Burleson, and Joshua are the largest communities in Johnson County and generate the most DWI arrests. Todd Rash defends DWI clients in these communities and throughout Johnson County, including Alvarado, Keene, Godley, Venus, Grandview, and all other Johnson 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 Johnson 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