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- Why Should I hire Millikan and Millikan LLC? Aren't All Missouri DWI Lawyers the Same?
The attorneys at Millikan & Millikan, LLC bring a unique perspective and insight to any criminal defense case, especially Missouri D.W.I., often called Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired. As former law enforcement officers, our attorneys learned the DWI system from the inside out. Having first hand knowledge of the tactics and procedures used by police officers and prosecutors allows the attorneys at Millikan & Millikan to provide the best possible defense for individuals facing DWI charges and other criminal cases.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are criminal charges used to prosecute drivers who operated a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The difference between Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is how the state labels the offense. Missouri labels this offense DWI, while Illinois labels this offense DUI. This offense is generally referred to as DWI.
The St. Louis DWI attorneys at Millikan & Millikan have represented people charged with Driving While Intoxicated in numerous jurisdictions in the St. Louis metro area. If you or a loved one has been arrested for DWI, you need an experienced DWI attorney. Many people do not realize this "traffic offense" is, in fact, a criminal prosecution and may have jail time and/or driver's license revocation as punishment.
Criminal and Administrative penalties in Missouri for DWI include:
•· Mandatory alcohol education and treatment/assessment
•· Administrative license suspension/revocation
•· Probation or even the possibility of jail time
•· Possible vehicle confiscation in limited circumstances
It is important that you act quickly after being arrested for Missouri DWI. You must appeal the administrative suspension within 15 days from the day you were arrested or your license will be suspended or revoked and you will have no right to appeal the decision to the Department of Revenue.
This suspension will take place if you:
•· Refused to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test of your alcohol concentration after you were arrested upon reasonable suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI)
•· Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was tested and the alcohol concentration in your blood, breath, or urine was .08% or higher (.02% or higher if you were under 21 years old)
In defending your case, the attorneys at Millikan & Millikan will evaluate the evidence through their unique law enforcement backgrounds to determine if your legal rights were violated. Based on their review of the evidence, they will advise you on the best possible options going forward, from a possible plea bargain to taking the matter to trial.
- Can I fight my Missouri DWI in St. Louis?
Simply speaking, yes. We can review every aspect of the case, from the reason that you were stopped, to the validity of the field sobriety tests, to the maintenance of the breathalyzer machine, to the validity of the results. We will conduct a thorough review of all the facts and laws regarding your Missouri DWI/DUI case.
Also, we will discuss the case with the prosecutor and judge, pointing out your background, your job, and the need for you to keep your license. Our experience can help you get this done without unnecessary stress or risk.
Criminal and Administrative penalties in Missouri for DWI include:
•· Mandatory alcohol education and treatment/assessment
•· Administrative license suspension/revocation
•· Probation or even the possibility of jail time
•· Possible vehicle confiscation in limited circumstances
This suspension will take place if you:
•· Refused to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test of your alcohol concentration after you were arrested upon reasonable suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI)
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was tested and the alcohol concentration in your blood, breath, or urine was .08% or higher (.02% or higher if you were under 21 years old).
Blood alcohol content of .08 or higher constitutes driving while intoxicated in the state of Missouri
What is the most common acronym for drunk driving in your state? DUI / DWI / OUI / OWI / DUII / Other: DWI
Applicable Laws or Statutes (please identify code section by number): DWI law is covered under Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes
Lengths of Implied consent Suspensions
One year suspension of license for refusal to submit a breath sample
Penalties for Criminal Case (1st, 2d, 3rd, etc.)
Generally, a 1st time DWI is a class B Misdemeanor which carries a range of punishment of up to six months in jail and or a fine of up to $500
Possible penalties for two or more DWI's can range anywhere from fines, probation, to jail/prison time
Sentencing Alternatives, such as deferred Adjudication, counseling, Community Service, Work Release, etc. - Some jurisdictions in the State of Missouri will allow participation in a drug court program for felony DWI's if an individual qualifies.
- Since the test result indicates my BAC was .08 or more, am I going to be found guilty?
Not necessarily. There are many tactics and strategies to use when defending Missouri DWI cases in and near St. Louis. In certain circumstances we can successfully challenge the procedures used when administering the test and the accuracy of the test result.
- What should I look for when hiring a Missouri DWI Attorney or Lawyer?
Conviction of a drunk driving charge can have serious consequences affecting your relationships and your ability to earn a living. Effective defense requires thorough knowledge of the issues related to drunk driving charges, which differ among the Missouri communities surrounding the Saint Louis Metro Area. At the law firm of Millikan & Millikan, LLC, we limit our practice and we have the knowledge and the experience needed to effectively defend you against DWI charges.
Missouri Drunk Driving (DWI / DUI) charges are serious, and can have a lasting impact on you and your livelihood. In planning a drunk driving defense strategy, we carefully examine all of the evidence to determine if the stop was proper, and if the officer had probable cause to investigate a suspected alcohol-related driving offense. We may challenge the stop itself, or we may file motions to suppress evidence related to field sobriety tests and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tests, such as those involving PBTs and the Intoxilyzer. We also handle the administrative proceedings required to protect your driving privileges.
Our experience has taught us to consider the following:
- The initial traffic stop - Did the officer have a valid reason to stop the suspect?
- The DUI investigation - Did the officer have valid suspicion of elevated blood alcohol content?
- The field sobriety tests - Did the officer administer the field sobriety tests correctly?
- The chemical test at the station - Did the officer follow required protocol for administration of the Breathalyzer?
If the answer to any one of these questions is "no" there may be a strong basis to file a motion to suppress the evidence in your case or to successfully challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. We look at everything in order to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. Not every driver arrested for Missouri DWI is guilty of the offense.
- Experience Makes the Difference
In defending against DUI charges, experience counts. I prepare every case I handle as though it were going to trial. I believe that is the only way to truly know the detailed facts of each case. If a better outcome is available by means of plea negotiations, I have always believed that the prosecutor is much more likely to make a favorable offer in a case that he or she knows the Defense is prepared to try if necessary.
If you have been charged with an alcohol related driving offense, you need our skilled legal representation immediately to protect your future. We urge you to contact us today.
We defend against a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug charges, shoplifting, and domestic violence. Our offices are in Saint Louis MO and we defend clients accused of crimes throughout the entire area.
Areas Of Practice:
- Criminal Law
- Homicide / Manslaughter
- Narcotics Violations
- White Collar Crimes
- DUI / DWI
- Traffic Violations
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
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