Collin, Dallas or Denton County, Texas DWI Attorney: How long does the DWI Criminal process take?
From the time you are arrested until the time your DWI case is over depends on several different factors. These factors include what county you were arrested in, the police agency that arrested you, what court your case is filed in, and the seriousness of your DWI (1st offense, 2nd offense, Felony, etc.). As a general rule, it can be anywhere from 3-6 months before you have to make a decision to plead guilty or set your case for trial. If you decided to set your case for trial, it can be anywhere from 4 months to over a year before your trial date.