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Missouri Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are The Consequences For A First Time Offender?
  A: If it's your first offense, and if no injury is involved, the consequences may be as light as a fine and a suspended license or less. But make no mistake, even … More
• Q: Will My License Be Revoked Or Suspended?
  A: Another consequence of DWI/DUI is the loss of your license. In Kansas and Missouri, if your blood alcohol content is more than .08% in Kansas or .08% in Missouri, the … More
• Q: What If I Refuse A Breath Test?
  A: Refusal to take the breath test calls for a 1 year revocation of driver's license or your privilege to drive. If you refuse a breath test, the police officer can … More
• Q: Can I Call An Attorney Prior To Making A Decision On The Breath Test?
  A: Yes, but you will only have 20 minutes to call your attorney for advice; after that, you can't refuse the test without losing your license. At the appeal of your … More
• Q: Should I Take A Test If I Have Had Prior Offenses?
  A: If you have never had a DWI before it is almost always in your best interest to take the test. If your B.A.C does test over point zero eight in Missouri or you will … More
• Q: What Is Driving After Suspension Or Revocation?
  A: If your license is suspended or revoked, you face some tough choices. First, you must understand that license suspension is taken very seriously by the court. The … More
• Q: Can I Get My License Re-Instated?
  A: If you need to drive to work or as part of your job, to school or to medical care, you may be eligible for a hardship driver's license. An attorney can help you to … More
• Q: Can A Traffic Ticket Be Kept Off My Record And Is This Legal?
  A: Remember, you're "innocent until proven guilty". To be proven guilty, the state must bring in evidence that tends to show a driver's guilt. If the state doesn't have … More
• Q: Is It Fair?
  A: Maybe you shouldn't have been ticketed in the first place. The traffic ticket system is in place to make the streets and roads safe. Not all driving resulting in … More
• Q: Can A Dwi Be Kept Off My Record?
  A: The unique facts of each case, breathalyzer results, statements both from the officer and from the driver are needed before any attorney can give a prediction as to … More
• Q: How Many Tickets Can I Get Before My License Is Suspended?
  A: In Missouri, Illinois, Kansas a single ticket can result in a suspension, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Generally speaking, three tickets within a one … More