Pettis County, Missouri DWI Lawyer

An arrest for drunk driving in Missouri is a serious offense. Missouri DWI laws are very complex and the penalties for being found guilty are severe, making it very important to seek legal guidance from an experienced Missouri DWI defense lawyer.

Pettis County DWI Lawyer Matt Lowe understands Missouri DWI laws and the DWI court system well. He will aggressively defend your rights and try to get your case reduced to a traffic ticket or even dismissed.

For the best results and to keep your license from being suspended, you should contact Sedalia DWI Lawyer Matt Lowe immediately by calling (660) 885-9600 or filling out the request form to the left.

Mr. Lowe will examine the specifics of your case, listen to your needs and then outline your legal options. The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation, so don't delay.

Under Missouri DWI laws, following an arrest for drunk driving in Pettis County, the state will move to suspend your driver's license if you refused to submit to a breath or blood test or you took a test and registered a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher.

The length of the duration depends on a number of factors, including whether you are underage, a commercial driver, have any prior alcohol related traffic offenses, registered an excessive BAC or caused an accident with injury.

There are ways to petition for an administrative hearing and fight the suspension, though there are strict time limitations. Failure to file a request on time will result in an automatic suspension of your license with no possibility for an appeal.

Even after the suspension period, to reinstate your license you must complete a Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program, pay a fine, retake the license examination and file and maintain proof of financial responsibility under an expensive SR-22 insurance policy.

Pettis County DWI Attorney Matt Lowe can help you petition the right government entity and represent you at a license hearing. In most cases you have only 15 days from the date of your arrest, so if you want to save your driving privileges you must contact the law firm of Dull & Lowe now.

A conviction for first offense driving while intoxicated in Missouri can lead to a jail sentence, fines and court fees and loss of license. The duration and degree of the penalties increase if you have multiple DWI convictions. A second alcohol offense would lead to loss of license for one year, regardless of the length of time between convictions. Three or more offenses would result in loss of license for ten years and reinstatement would require a court order.

Missouri adds points to a driver's record with each traffic violation. An alcohol related conviction could add 8 to 12 points depending on a number of factors, leading to a lengthy license suspension or even revocation.

Being arrested with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of .08% means the Department of Revenue will process the case both administratively and criminally.

Being found guilty of Missouri DWI would mean having a criminal arrest record, which could impact your employment opportunities and keep you from opening a line of credit.

Protect your future and try to keep your driver's and arrest records clean by contacting Pettis County, Missouri DWI Lawyer Matt Lowe.

A majority of Sedalia, Missouri DWI lawyer Matt Lowe's practice is dedicated to the litigation of criminal defense cases, specifically cases related to drunk driving in Henry County. He has represented hundreds of clients on charges ranging from misdemeanors to Class A felonies. Mr. Lowe has tried and won many Missouri DWI cases at both the administrative and criminal levels.

Attorney Matt Lowe offers a combination of professional legal services and a commitment to customer service. He will listen to you, answer your questions and provide regular updates on the status of your case. Attorney Lowe cares about you and wants to help you get the best possible result from your case.

Matt Lowe received both an undergraduate degree and a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He is admitted to the Missouri Bar and is a member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

To schedule a free consultation to learn more about your case, contact Pettis County, Missouri DWI Attorney Matt Lowe by filling out the form to the left or calling (660) 885-9600. Time is critical, so call now and get the help you need and deserve.