Kansas City Metro Area and Western Missouri DUI/DWI and Traffic Lawyer
You went to a party, had a few drinks, and drove yourself home. On the way, you were stopped by the police, tested for alcohol levels, and arrested for drunk driving and/or some other traffic or non-traffic offenses. You now need an attorney, and you need one quickly.
Contact an Attorney Quickly
We at the Michael W. Hanna Law Office advise anyone who is arrested and charged with a DUI/DWI or other traffic or non-traffic offenses to call a lawyer as quickly as possible. There are legal steps that can help maintain your freedom and mobility. However, you have a limited amount of time to challenge a DUI/DWI charge (in some cases as little as 15 days), and the clock started ticking when you were arrested.
DUI/DWI Penalties
For your first DWI/DUI conviction in Missouri, you are facing:
- Up to six months in jail
- Up to $500 in fines
- A 30-day Missouri license suspension
In addition, all DUI/DWI offenders must complete a "Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program" before having their license reinstated and must pay for a mandatory alcohol assessment or treatment evaluation. First offenders with high blood alcohol content (BAC) may have to attend an intensive weekend intervention program.
If you have previously been convicted of a DUI/DWI charge, the severity of the penalty increases.
To read more regarding DUI/DWI and traffic charges, please visit our Articles page.
Call Us for Assistance
When you contact us quickly, our firm may be able to help you organize your defense and limit the terms of your license suspension. We can also seek a temporary license for you to drive with and/or a continuance for your hearing and advise you about ways to pay your fines and fees more quickly.
Again, it is important that you call us quickly. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can begin helping you.
Michael W. Hanna Law Office
10408 E. 63rd Terrace
Raytown, Missouri 64133
phone: 816-358-5655
fax: 816-358-5515
The Michael W. Hanna Law Office serves clients in Missouri (MO), including, but not limited to, the cities of Raytown, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Independence, Liberty, Kansas City, Sugar Creek, Unity Village, Lake Tapawingo, Grain Valley, Columbia, Warrensburg, Vandalia, Camdenton, St. Joe, Harrisonville, Sedalia, and the following counties: Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, Cass County, Johnson County, Lafayette County, Ray County, Pettis County, Clinton County.
