| Despite having a clear criminal record, a DUI first | | | | Class B misdemeanor, which is how a DUI case in |
| offense in Cape Girardeau County comes with steep | | | | Missouri is considered. The person may be asked to |
| penalties. It is best for drivers who are accused of | | | | pay a fine of up to $500, and may end up in prison for |
| drunk driving to get legal advice from one of the most | | | | as long as six months at maximum. |
| experienced Missouri DUI attorneys the soonest | | | | There is also the possibility of being put under |
| possible time. | | | | probation for up to two years. During such period, the |
| For one, the arrest triggers two separate cases: the | | | | offender is not allowed to drink nor drive. Attendance |
| first one being a criminal case, and the second, a civil | | | | to Missouri SATOP or Substance Abuses Traffic |
| case aimed at revoking the driver's license. Filed by the | | | | Offender Program may also be required. |
| Department of Revenue, the second case requires | | | | All these harsh consequences of a DUI first offense in |
| the accused to arrange for a hearing within 15 days | | | | Cape Girardeau may be put to a minimum, if not totally |
| following the date of arrest. After such period, the | | | | eliminated, by choosing among the finest Missouri DUI |
| driver's license is automatically suspended. | | | | attorneys for legal representation. While DUI laws may |
| Aside from the possible revocation of driving privileges, | | | | be harsh, a seasoned lawyer can match it with an |
| even steeper are the penalties upon conviction for | | | | aggressive defense. |