When Do You Need a Lawyer for a DUI/DWI Charge?
Deciding whether to retain an attorney, go with the public defender, or represent yourself in a DUI case. Driving under the influence is considered a crime in every state. So, DUI charges are handled in criminal court. You have a right to represent yourself in criminal court. But most defendants either hire a private lawyer […]
WHAT IS A FELONY DWI IN MISSOURI
A felony DWI in Missouri typically occurs when the defendant has been convicted of at least two (2) prior intoxicated-related offenses with a penalty of at least one (1) year in jail and a minimum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). There are several felony DWI classifications in the State of Missouri, with Class E […]
5 IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER FOR DWI
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents in the United States. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that in 2018, there were 10,511 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in the country, 240 of which occurred in Missouri. To prevent these deadly incidents, police officers investigate vehicles that show signs of […]
Differences Between DWI and DUI in Missouri
There are no real difference between the legal terms DWI and DUI in Missouri except that one means Driving While Intoxicated and the other stands for Driving Under the Influence. Both terms refer to impaired driving; however, DWI is the preferred Legal term. DWI Defined A DWI refers to Driving While Intoxicated and is given […]
DWI MISDEMEANOR
FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE DWI IN MISSOURI: WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES What is the difference is between a first and second offense DWI in Missouri and what are the penalties for each? FIRST OFFENSE DWI IN MISSOURI According to the Missouri DWI Statute, section 577.010 states that a person commits the offense of driving while […]
CAN I HAVE A DWI EXPUNGED FROM MY RECORD IN MISSOURI
Yes…According to the Missouri DWI Expungement Statute, drivers convicted of a first time DWI in Missouri can expunge that DWI from their record after a period of 10 years has elapsed since pleading guilty or being convicted of a first offense alcohol-related driving offense, the alcohol-related offense was a misdemeanor or a county or city […]
