Missouri DWI Defense
A DWI can change life as you know it, and it follows you around for life with significant impacts.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DWI in Missouri, you need to get an experienced Missouri DWI Defense Attorney to represent you. We can defend you and help you receive the best possible outcome.
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Impacts of DWI
A DWI will change life as you know it. You will have your license suspended and be on probation. You may also have to serve jail time. Your insurance rates will skyrocket. In addition, it follows you around for life. You have to enter it on every job application and financial form you fill out. In can impact your ability to find or hold a job - imagine taking a cab or bus to work.
If you have been arrested, you need to get help from a professional immediately.
Missouri DWI Process
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Missouri, the police officer takes your driver's license and issues you a 15-day permit with instructions on how to apply for a hearing. If you refuse the personal breath test, your hearing will be in 30 days. If you take the breath test, your hearing will be in 15 days. If you fail to act, your license will automatically be suspended. Suspension periods range from 30 days to one year, and potentially include a 5 to 10 year denial of driving privileges, depending on your case.
Missouri DWI Defense
An experienced attorney knows what needs to be reviewed to help defend you. We may ask to look at police reports, videos, breathalyzer maintenance records, and speak with witnesses. Once all of the evidence has been reviewed we can motion to suppress evidence. Meet with us now to get started!
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Missouri DWI First Offense
if convicted
- Up to 6 months imprisonment
- Up to $500 fine
- 30 day driver's license suspension
- Two years of probation
Missouri DWI Second Offense
if convicted
- Up to 1 year imprisonment
- Up to $1000 fine
- Up to 5 years driver's license suspension/Minimum 1 year
- Two years of probation
Missouri DWI Third or More
if convicted
- Up to 4 years imprisonment
- Up to $5000 fine
- 5-10 years driver's license suspension
- Up to 5 years of probation
1029 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
Email: steve@sakoulaslaw.com