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Consequences that can flow from a DWI arrest and prosecution include: loss of your driver’s license, heavy fines, court costs and extensive administrative fees, probation, jail or state prison, vehicle impoundment or forfeiture, an ignition interlock device put on your car, etc. Missouri treats Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) seriously. The DWI laws are strict.
Aside from the more obvious legal consequences of dealing with the police, the courts, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”), there are practical consequences that often flow from a DWI arrest or conviction. Since DWI is a crime, and a DWI conviction will give you a permanent “criminal” record, you could lose your job or be prevented certain future employment – especially if it is State job, is law enforcement associated, or involves driving.
If you are a commercial driver, you could lose your privilege to drive commercially for at least one year. A DWI conviction can cause your insurance rates to skyrocket; sometimes insurance companies will cancel your coverage altogether. There are other, “hidden” DWI penalties, such as limitations on travel outside of the state or abroad. A DWI prosecution and conviction may bring community service and substance abuse treatment.
Two Things Happen When You Are Arrested For DWI
When an individual is stopped/arrested upon probable cause that they were driving while intoxicated two things happen. First there is the criminal side of the case that deals with the actual driving offense and any tickets that are issued. Second there is the DOR (Department of Revenue) who will take an administrative action against your driving privilege. If you refuse to take the breathalyzer you face losing your license for a year or potentially longer if you have any prior DWI offenses. If you take the breathalyzer and you blow over .08 then you face a 90 day suspension of your driving privileges or potentially longer if you have any prior DWI offenses.
IF YOU DO NOTHING AFTER YOU ARRESTED FOR DWI YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE 15 DAYS AFTER YOUR ARREST.
An experienced attorney can file for an administrative hearing or file a Petition for Review in Circuit Court to prevent the DOR from suspending your license until you are granted a hearing or trial on the facts of your case. You need an experienced DWI attorney to represent you and keep the DOR from suspending your driving privileges.
Criminal Alcohol Law
This law deals with the ticket that was issued. If an individual is convicted of an alcohol offense, the court sends a copy of the conviction to the department, and the proper points are assessed to the individual’s driving record. Subsequently, an individual's driving privilege may be suspended or revoked for accumulation of points. If a person enters a plea of guilty to a DWI then it can be used against them if they are arrested in the future for another DWI. After your first DWI the penalties go up with your second, third or fourth DWI. You need an experienced DWI trial attorney to represent you and protect your rights.
 View the Complete List of Missouri Criminal DWI Laws
Administrative Alcohol Law
This law initiates a suspension or revocation of the driving privilege if an individual's blood alcohol content level is over the legal limit or if they refuse to take the breathalyzer. This is an automatic suspension/revocation unless you file an appeal if you blew over .08 or file a Petition for Review if you refused to take the breathalyzer. You need an experienced DWI trial attorney to represent you and protect your rights.
Minors arrested or stopped with .020% or more blood alcohol content are also subject to the administrative sanctions under section 302.500 through 302.540.
View the Complete List of Missouri Administrative DWI Laws
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MO DWI - State v. A.E. 2010 |
| Under Age Driver's DWI Amended to Non-Alcohol Traffic |
| Our firm represented a minor charged with a DWI in Charlock. The Client was charged under the Abuse and Lose law for minors in Missouri. Our Missouri DWI attorney was successful getting the DWI case amended to a non-alcohol offense of Careless and Imprudent Driving. |
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MO DWI - N. D. v. DOR 2010 |
| Jefferson County DWI Lawyer Obtains a Dismissal of DWI Refusal Case |
| Our Firm represented N.D. on a DWI case in Jefferson County where the client refused to take a breathalyzer and faced losing his license for a year. The client was pulled over leaving a bar in Jefferson County for running a red light. The Police asked the client to take part in three field sobriety tests. |
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MO DWI - M.A. v. DOR 2010 |
| St. Louis County DWI Refusal Case Won On Appeal: Police Officer Found Not Credible |
Our DWI firm was retained by a man charged with DWI in North St. Louis County. Our client was pulled over because of a false report that the car he was driving was stolen. The client was surrounded by numerous police officers from three different police departments.
The client was taken from the car by the police at gun point and placed in handcuffs in the police car without any evidence of the defendant drinking. The police arrested him for DWI and claimed that he refused to take the breath test. |
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