Drivers who face DWI charges in Missouri have better chances of having their charges dropped or minimizing the consequences of their actions if they work with a St. Louis DWI attorney. Besides knowing the applicable DWI laws like the back of their hand and taking over the paperwork and bureaucracy associated with a DWI trial, […]
What Can a St. Louis DWI Lawyer Tell Me About My Case?
There are two main categories of Missouri drivers who choose not to enlist the services of a St. Louis DWI lawyer when they get caught driving while intoxicated. The former category includes drivers whose intoxication level is low, right at the legal limit, and who think they can fight charges on their own. The latter […]
Can I Drive After License Suspension According to St. Louis DWI Laws?
Drivers pulled over in traffic whose blood alcohol concentration exceeds the limits imposed by the law usually receive the Notice of License Suspension or Revocation (Form 2385) regarding their driving privileges. Depending on the circumstances of their offense and on the skills of their St. Louis DWI lawyer, those who depend on their driving ability […]
What Are the St. Louis DWI Penalties?
While some drivers may view St. Louis DWI penalties and laws as harsh and intolerant, many other drivers and especially pedestrians believe they are fair and they improve traffic safety. This becomes apparent when looking at the number of traffic accidents involving alcohol consumption registered throughout the past decade, down from 8,750 events to only […]
What Do I Need to Do to Prepare for a DUI Defense in St. Louis?
A night out with friends can mean a few too many adult beverages. You slide behind the wheel, determined to get home and get to bed. Flashing lights in the review mirror tell you that the night is not going your way. One set of charges later, you seek assistance in preparing for a DUI […]
What Kind of Sentence Can I Expect for DUI Charges in St. Louis?
Charges related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in St. Louis are either Driving While Intoxicated charges, DUI, or Blood Alcohol Content, BAC, charges. These charges can occur if the individual is behind the wheel of the vehicle while it has the keys in the ignition and is not moving or is […]
The Best Ways to Fight a Missouri DWI
At Hollingshead and Dudley, we have represented numerous individuals confronted with DWI charges. We understand that anything and everything can happen during and immediately following a DWI arrest. When it comes to DWI law and the variety of cases, our legal team has seen it all. Our staff has compiled this article to show the […]
Missouri DWI, DUI, and DUID: What’s the Difference?
Many people have an idea of what drunk driving and driving under the influence are, but the terms, DWI, DUI, and DUID can often times be confusing. Though you may be somewhat familiar with the concepts, chances are you do not fully understand the difference between these terms and if there is a big significance […]
What Happens If I’m Pulled Over for DUI Multiple Times in Missouri?
In the state of Missouri, any prior alcohol related offenses that you have committed before in your lifetime can come back to haunt you as an enhancement of your recent DWI or DUI to a felony charge. Generally, when you are arrested for driving under the influence the officer will check your background for prior […]
Did You Lose Your Commercial Driver’s License Because of a DWI in St. Louis, Missouri?
Driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol or DWI is a serious offense in St. Louis, Missouri, especially for someone with a commercial driver’s license or CDL. This is anyone who has obtained the credentials and licensing to drive commercial vehicles. Yet, you don’t have to be driving a commercial vehicle at the time of […]
