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Brentwood DWI Lawyers

1. Traffic Law Stop: For most people receiving a DWI can be a stressful, embarrassing and complicated event in life. You should never face a DWI without an experienced Missouri traffic lawyer at your side through every step of the process. What Can Happen If I Don't Hire An Attorney and I am Convicted of DWI in Missouri: ** If you DON'T hire an Attorney and you are CONVICTED of DWI in Missouri the consequences are serious and you face the following potential repercussions alone: (** DWI Issues Are Different for CDL holders and Minors subject to Abuse and Lose laws). 1. Criminal Record Conviction: Convictions may be discovered by prospective schools, employers, military, or professional licensing boards: * 1st DWI: Can result in Class B Misdemeanor; * 2nd DWI: Can result in Class A Misdemeanor - Prior Offender; * 3rd DWI: Can result in Class D Felony - Persistent Offender; * 4th DWI: Can result in Class C Felony - Aggravated Offender. 2. Jail Time: Even a 1st DWI conviction can result in jail time: * 1st DWI: Can result in up to 6 months jail time; * 2nd DWI: Can result in up to 1 year jail time (Prior Offender); * 3rd DWI: Can result in up to 4 years jail time (Persistent Offender). 3. Driver License Suspension: Whether you take the breath test or refuse it your driver license will be suspended or revoked if you do not file a timely Appeal: * If you refuse the breath test your license is revoked for 1 year unless you file a timely Appeal; * 1st DWI: If you fail the breath test your driver license will be suspended after 15 days for a period of 90 days (30 day suspension followed by 60 day restricted driver privilege), unless you file a timely Appeal; * 2nd DWI: If you fail the breath test your license will be revoked after 15 days for period of 1 year; If you receive 2 DWI convictions within 5 years your driver license can be revoked for 5 years; * Subsequent DWI: If you fail the breath test your license can be revoked after 15 days for a period of 10 years. 4. Points on Your Driver License: A conviction results in points being placed on your driver license: * 1st DWI: A conviction results in 8 points added to your driver record; * 2nd DWI: A conviction results in 12 points added to your driver record; * Subsequent DWI: A conviction results in 12 points added to your driver record. 5. High Court Fines: A conviction leaves you open to pay high Court fines, prior or persistent offenders can be charged with increased fines: * 1st DWI: Conviction can result in up to $500 fine; * 2nd DWI: Conviction can result in up to $1,000 fine; * 3rd DWI: Conviction can result in up to $5,000 fine. 6. Increased Insurance Premiums: A DWI conviction on your driver license record will most definitely result in a drastically increased insurance premium for several years to come. Every DWI In Missouri Has 2 Distinct Parts: Administrative Driver License Case and Criminal Case: Every DWI case can be further broken down into two separate parts. * Administrative Driver License Case: Involves your driver license privilege through the DOR (Dept of Revenue). Regardless of whether you took the breath test and failed, or refused it, your license will be suspended or revoked 15 days after you receive a DWI if you do not timely Appeal. Breath tests must be appealed within 15 days after you receive your DWI. If you refuse the breath test your driver license will be revoked for 1 year unless you file a timely Appeal, also known as a Petition for Review. Refusal cases must be appealed within 30 days of receiving your DWI. If you miss the deadline for filing your Appeal you lose the right to Appeal. * Criminal Case: Involves criminal charges brought against you through the Court. The Court proceedings vary depending on the jurisdiction (location) of the issuing Court and whether or not you are represented by an Attorney. If you are represented by an Attorney and your case results in Plea Bargain then the Attorney will make most appearances on your behalf, and you will likely only be required to appear in Court to accept your Plea after the details are largely agreed to by the Prosecuting Attorney in advance. If you do not hire an Attorney you will be required to attend all Court appearances and Courts cannot give you legal advice about how to represent yourself.