Few people realize how little alcohol consumption it takes to be charged with DWI or DUI in Missouri. The legal limit in Missouri is .08 blood alcohol content. For a small adult, that level of intoxication can result from drinking a 20-ounce beer at a baseball game. Microbrewery beers may have a higher alcohol content, making it even easier to be arrested for drunk driving.
At the Zolman Law Firm, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all kinds of alcohol and drug offenses, including first-offense DWI/DUI. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
Make Your Next Step the Right One
Being arrested for drunk driving is a frightening experience, especially if this is the first time you have been involved with the criminal justice system. While you face the potential for fines and jail time in any criminal case, the most serious consequence for most people is driver's license suspension and the requirement to pay high-risk (SR-22) auto insurance. A DWI/DUI conviction can affect your family life, your finances and your employment.
Even if you think you are guilty of the charges, there are many things an attorney can do to minimize the consequences. In some cases, it may be possible to amend DWI/DUI charges to a nonalcohol offense such as careless or imprudent driving. If police made mistakes in the stop or arrest, it may be possible to obtain a dismissal of charges.
In addition to defending you against the criminal charges, our lawyers will represent you in your driver's license suspension case with the Missouri Department of Revenue. Even if we are unable to stop the suspension, it may be possible to get you a hardship license so you can drive to and from work.
Contact a Missouri First-Time DUI Lawyer at the Zolman Law Firm
The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis DWI first-offense lawyer, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail.
