| In the State of Missouri, a DUI or Driving Under the | | | | DUI / DWI can face up to six months in prison, fines |
| Influence of alcohol case can have very serious | | | | of up to $500 (excluding court costs), and a |
| repercussions on one's personal and professional life. In | | | | suspension of driving privileges. Because drunk driving |
| counties like DeKalb, Clinton, Clay, Daviess, Platte and | | | | is a felony, a conviction will also leave a permanent |
| Jackson, a DUI first offense needs the assistance of a | | | | criminal record, which can have a negative impact on |
| qualified legal professional in order to safeguard | | | | one's career and can limit his ability to travel. |
| against enhanced repercussions. | | | | When in the counties of DeKalb, Clinton, Clay, Daviess, |
| When an individual is arrested on charges of DUI / | | | | Platte and Jackson, a DUI first offense must be |
| DWI in Missouri, two types of cases are immediately | | | | resolved as soon as possible. A qualified Missouri DUI / |
| filed against him: a criminal case which will be heard in | | | | DWI attorney will examine all aspects of a case in |
| court, and an administrative case with the Missouri | | | | order to determine the most appropriate course of |
| Department of Revenue. In order to prevent the | | | | action to take in court. There are many factors that |
| automatic suspension of one's driver's license, it is | | | | can affect the outcome of a case, which an |
| necessary to request a hearing with the Department | | | | experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can use to |
| within 15 days after the arrest. | | | | the client's advantage. |
| Even for a first time offense, a person convicted of a | | | | |