DUI/Traffic

Driving is a privilege that may be easily lost.  Under Missouri law a simple speeding ticket may put you almost halfway to loosing the privilege to drive for at least thirty (30) days.  A first time "DUI" may cost you up to six months in jail and/or up to a $500.00 fine plus up to 90 days of suspended driving privileges.  Driving violation convictions can often have a strong impact on your ability to obtain insurance or maintain your job.

We will evaluate the facts of your case to determine the best approach for handling your situation and often times avoid costly points from being added to your driving record.

POINT SYSTEM IN MISSOURI

    If you accumulate a total of 8 or more points in 18 months, the Department of Revenue will suspend your driving privilege.

  • 1st suspension - 30 days

  • 2nd suspension - 60 days

  • 3rd or more suspensions - 90 days

    The Department of Revenue will revoke your driving privilege for one year if you accumulate:12 or more points in 12 months 18 or more points in 24 months 24 or more points in 36 months To reinstate your driving privilege for a point suspension or revocation you must provide the following:

Nonalcohol related:
  • Proof of insurance (SR-22)

  • $20 reinstatement fee


Alcohol related:
  • Proof of insurance (SR-22)

  • $45 reinstatement fee

  • Completion of a substance abuse traffic offender program (SATOP) or SATOP comparable program

If  you drive while your license is suspended, your driving privilege may be revoked for one year after conviction. If you continue to drive while your license is revoked, you may be convicted of a felony and have your license revoked again for one year.

More on your privilege to drive:  Department of Revenue: Licensing