DWI in Saint Louis

Missouri DWI laws are among the strictest in the nation—Saint Louis DWI offenders face both criminal charges and separate administrative charges, with heavy penalties imposed for convictions.  And a new bill, HB 1695 may further complicate and strengthen the law.  If you experience a DWI arrest in Saint Louis or throughout the state of Missouri, you need an exceptional skilled and experienced DWI law firm in Saint Louis ensure you get the DWI defense you need.

DWI law in Saint Louis

Missiouri DWI law is complicated, with the severity of charges based on many factors.  The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is just one major issue.  A driver with prior convictions is more severely charged than a first offense, with third convictions treated as a felony crime. And, the same set of offenses automatically incurs greater penalties if the offender is under age 21.  Penalties increase for offenders under legal drinking and for anyone with very high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels.  Further, if a DWI causes an accident, particularly if there were resulting injuries, charges and penalties increase even further, even if you have no prior offenses.

It should be noted that, under DWI laws that govern Saint Louis, there are two separate types of charges:

• Criminal alcohol law:  This is the law dealing specifically with the charges stated on the traffic ticket.  It determines the number of points to add to the record of the driver, eventually resulting in the suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
• Administrative alcohol law: This law carries out license suspension or revocation of driving privileges, and it operates separate and apart from the results of the criminal charges.

If you face a Saint Louis DWI arrest, our attorneys are at your side throughout the legal process to protect your rights and provide the best possible DWI defense in Saint Louis.

How our DWI law firm in Saint Louis can help

The Saint Louis DWI attorneys at the Welby Law Firm has extensive experience dealing with DWI charges—a critical requirement when you need to select an attorney. We have the skills needed to help in many ways:

• Creative defense strategies:  We know how to present your defense in the best ways to get charges reduced or even dropped.  For example, we can often identify mitigating circumstances—for example, unexpected side effects from OTC medication—that might make a difference in court.
• Compassionate support:  We take the time to discuss the details of your case with you, and we can often help you find counseling and other support that can affect the outcome of your case and help you make the best choices in the future.

Contact our Saint Louis DWI law firm for the skilled defense you need

Our law firm works hard on your case to achieve the most favorable outcome possible.  For a free consultation with one of our Saint Louis DWI defense lawyers, contact The Welby Law Firm, LLC.