A DWI charge in Texas can cost you your license, your job, your insurance rates, and your reputation—often before you've ever set foot in front of a judge. At Roeder Witt, we defend drivers throughout Ellis County and Waxahachie against DWI and DUI charges, and we do it with the perspective of former prosecutors who know exactly how the state builds these cases.

What's at stake

A first-offense DWI in Texas is a misdemeanor, but the consequences are real: fines, possible jail time, a license suspension, and a permanent criminal record. Repeat offenses, a high blood-alcohol level, or a child passenger can elevate the charge to a felony. On top of the criminal case, you face a separate administrative license suspension (ALR) that has its own deadline—you generally have only 15 days from your arrest to request a hearing and protect your license.

How we defend DWI cases

DWI cases have more moving parts than most people realize, and each one is a place the state's case can break down. We examine whether the officer had a lawful reason to stop you, whether field sobriety tests were administered and scored correctly, whether the breath or blood testing followed required procedures, and whether the equipment was properly maintained and calibrated. Blood draws raise their own legal questions about warrants and chain of custody. We pursue every one of these angles.

Why former prosecutors matter here

We've prosecuted DWI cases. We know what the state needs to prove, where its evidence tends to be weak, and how these cases are valued in plea negotiations in the Ellis County courts. That experience lets us push for dismissals, reductions, and outcomes that protect your driving privileges and your record.

Charged with DWI in Ellis County? Don't wait.

The license-hearing clock starts the day of your arrest. Contact Roeder Witt, PLLC today for a confidential consultation.