Understanding Speeding Tickets in Hannibal, Missouri
Speeding tickets in Hannibal and throughout Marion County, Missouri, can have serious consequences. If you’ve recently received a ticket, understanding your options can help you avoid fines, increased insurance rates, and even a suspended license. At Bond Law Firm, LLC, we specialize in handling traffic violations and can help you protect your driving record. How […]
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 […]
WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR MISSOURI SPEEDING TICKET
CAN YOU AVOID A CONVICTION FOR A MISSOURI SPEEDING TICKET? Yes. If you haven’t had a speeding conviction within the previous three (3) years AND the speed was not excessive, then it is likely that your Missouri speeding ticket will receive an outcome that avoids a conviction and points against your driver’s license. WHAT ARE […]
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
CAN I LEAVE THE SCENE OF A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT? No. If you are operating a motor vehicle and have an accident in the State of Missouri you are required to contact law enforcement and provide certain information. Failing to do so can cause you to receive serious criminal and civil penalties. According to Missouri […]
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 […]
