Prosper DWI Attorney

A Town That Sits in Two Counties

Prosper has grown from a small farm town into one of the fastest-growing suburbs in North Texas, and it straddles two counties: the eastern side is in Collin County and the western side in Denton County. After a Prosper DWI arrest, the first question is which side of the line the stop happened on, because that decides which District Attorney prosecutes the case and which courthouse you’ll be driving to.

• Collin County side: the case is prosecuted by the Collin County District Attorney’s Office and heard at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney.
• Denton County side: the case is prosecuted by the Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and heard in Denton.

The two counties have different prosecutors, judges, and practices. Knowing both matters.

How Prosper DWI Stops Happen

Most stops in town are made by the Prosper Police Department on Preston Road, US-380, or the neighborhood roads between them. On the Dallas North Tollway and US-380, the stop may be made by a state trooper. A traffic stop near the Gates of Prosper on a Saturday night can turn into a DWI investigation within minutes.

The First Two Weeks

1. Bond. A magistrate sets bond and conditions, which may require an ignition interlock device.
2. The license deadline. Request an ALR hearing within 15 days of the arrest notice, or your license is suspended automatically on the 40th day.
3. Preserve the evidence. Dash camera, body camera, and booking video can be overwritten. Your lawyer should request it early.

Penalties

A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 72 hours to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000; at 0.15 or more it becomes a Class A misdemeanor. A conviction adds a state traffic fine of $3,000 or more. Deferred adjudication is available for many first offenses, except at 0.15 or above or for commercial license holders.

A Former Officer and Prosecutor on Your Side

Al Rowland is a former police officer certified to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and a former prosecutor in Colorado. He checks every part of a Prosper arrest: the reason for the stop, how the field sobriety tests were given and scored, the breath or blood testing, and how the prosecutor is likely to see the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which county my case is in?

The address of the stop decides it. Your bond paperwork and the arrest report usually show the county; your lawyer will confirm it immediately.

Does it matter which county I’m in?

Yes. The courthouse, the prosecutor’s office, and local practices all differ, and so can the realistic options for resolving the case.

I live in Prosper but was arrested in Frisco or McKinney. Can you still help?

Yes. We defend DWI cases throughout Collin and Denton Counties.

Call Before the 15 Days Run Out

Call (469) 895-6555 or request a free, confidential DWI case review. Our Frisco office at 6160 Warren Pkwy, Suite 100, is about 15 minutes south of Prosper on the Dallas North Tollway. See also: Collin County DWI defense.

This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its own facts.