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1. Dalton, David: * Automobile accidents * Personal injury claims * Workers compensation claims * Divorce * Family Law * Custody Proceedings * Child Support * Adoptions/Guardianships * Traffic Tickets * DWI / DUI * Drug Charges * Criminal Law * Real Estate Transactions * Collections * Debt Negotiation * Business / Corporate Law * Small Business Representation * Wills and Estate planning * Probate
2. Gartner Law Firm: Drunk Driving Cases are Surprisingly Complex You have the right to enlist an experienced lawyer to handle these cases, because these cases can be surprisingly complex. Often, a drunk driving charge involves two cases: The criminal DWI/DUI case and the license suspension case with the DMV.
3. Schoeneberg, Marty & Tillman: In Missouri, it's common knowledge that drivers who blow a .08 blood alcohol content (BAC) on a breathalyzer can be arrested for drunk driving. But DUI/DWI arrests can also be made for driving under the influence of controlled substances, even completely legal prescription medication. DWI/DUI is a serious charge. Gone are the days of sweeping it under the rug. Organizations now exist that monitor the Courts and prosecutors to make sure they go hard of those accused of DWI. Those same groups constantly lobby the General Assembly trying to make the DWI laws even harsher. Yet, each year my office is filled with people charged with drunk driving. The terms DWI and DUI are used interchangeably in Missouri. They are the same crime. Drinking alcohol is part of our culture. Most people in America drink alcohol at some point in their lives. There is nothing wrong with it. Many people will consume alcohol and drive a motor vehicle. That alone is not illegal. It is only a violation of the law to operate a motor vehicle while "under the influence" of alcohol or drugs. Many times that conclusion is simply left up to the police officer on the scene. How does he or she arrive at that conclusion? Most of the time a police officer makes a traffic stop on a hunch. They factor in time of day, type of car being driven, location and age of the driver if they can see him or her. Is it after midnight? Hot car? The type of car a person between 20 and 40 would drive? Is it near a bar or entertainment area?. Is it traveling on a course between an entertainment district and a residential district? Then the police watch for the slightest violation of the rules of the road. I can't tell you how many cases I have had where the police report begins with telling how the tires touched the fog line on the highway, or how the car was "weaving within its own lane." That is the probable cause for the stop and the ultimate charge of DWI or DUI. Next come the "strong smell of alcohol" when the cop approaches the driver's window. It goes down hill, so to speak, from there. There are field sobriety tests Of course it is the cop's word against the person charged with DWI as to whether the tests were done properly. That is unless you hire a lawyer who knows how and why those tests are given. I have the books from the National Highway Traffic Administration. I know that cops are out there every night improperly administering these tests. Nevertheless, I have seen so many other lawyers let them get away with it. My experience can help you if you have been charged with a DWI or DUI. What about the Breathalyzer? Do those things really work? Well, frankly they do...sometimes. However, sometimes they don't. More lawyers are willing to accept that those things work than lay people. I think they are problematic and that each test needs to be looked at carefully. If the machine is maintained properly and the test is given properly the results still are not totally accurate in my opinion. There are many things to be considered in a successful DWI/DUI defense. Do not leave your future in the hands of a lawyer who starts the interview by telling you what kind of plea bargain deal he can get you.
4. Schoeneberg, Wayne: Any lawyer can handle a DWI case. Not all lawyers handle them well. It takes knowledge and experience to properly handle a DWI case and get good results.
5. Johnson Law Firm: A DWI arrest or drunk driving charge can result in the loss of license, severe penalties, and even jail time. If you have been arrested for a DWI/DUI or you are currently facing criminal charges, you need strategic and aggressive criminal defense to protect your rights. Even a first-time offense can result in serious penalties. You can take legal action to protect your rights, defeat your charges, and minimize the consequences of a DUI/DWI arrest.
6. Weber Law Firm: When you have been charged with a crime, the most important thing is defend yourself aggressively. The government will dedicate a lot of resources to convict you. You need to protect your rights and minimize the damage. There are many factors that led up to your DWI arrest and each one needs to be explored: * Did the officer have reasonable suspicion to pull you over for drinking or was there another reason? * Did the officer use an objective standard as the basis for your arrest? * Was that officer properly trained to perform a field sobriety test? * Did the officer relay the instructions and score the test correctly? * Was the breathalyzer machine used properly maintained and recently calibrated?
7. Schellert Law Firm: Drunk Driving (DWI / DUI) If you have been recently charged with a DWI offense, you are not alone. The state of Missouri is strictly enforcing their drunk driving laws. It is important for you to contact a drunk driving attorney immediately after you have been arrested. You only have 15 days after your arrest to request an administrative hearing to prevent your license from being suspended or revoked. In addition, you are facing criminal charges that could result in the possibility of jail time and fines.
8. Wines Law Office: In Missouri there is what is called an "Implied Consent" law. Currently, everyone who operates a motor vehicle within the state impliedly consents to giving a blood, breath, saliva or urine sample to determine the alcohol content of their blood if arrested upon reasonable grounds to believe they were driving a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated or drugged condition. Under the law, the police may require you to take two tests these can be the same type of test, example two breath tests, or two different tests one breath and one blood. If you refuse either, there are ramifications.
9. James & Dreyer: Facing a drunk driving charge can be a disturbing experience. The prospect of jail or the loss of a driver's license can be quite upsetting. Your freedom and ability to make a living may be at stake. That is why it is important to get an experienced defense lawyer who is knowledgeable and experienced in providing DWI and DUI representation.