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DWI & DUI Defense in Missouri
A DWI or DUI arrest can cost you your license, your job, and your freedom. Jeff Goldfarb has spent 30 years fighting these charges — and winning.
Missouri DWI & DUI Law
In Missouri, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Commercial drivers face a lower threshold of 0.04%, and drivers under 21 can be charged at just 0.02%. A first offense is typically a Class B misdemeanor, but repeat offenses or accidents involving injury can elevate charges to a felony.
What Happens After a DWI Arrest
After a DWI arrest, you face two separate proceedings: a criminal case in court and an administrative license suspension through the Missouri Department of Revenue. You have only 15 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing to challenge your license suspension. Missing that deadline means an automatic suspension. Jeff handles both proceedings simultaneously to protect your driving privileges and your record.
How Jeff Fights DWI Charges
Jeff scrutinizes every aspect of your case — the legality of the traffic stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, the calibration and maintenance records of the breathalyzer, and the chain of custody for any blood samples. Many DWI cases are won or reduced before they ever reach trial through suppression of illegally obtained evidence or challenges to the reliability of chemical tests.
Why You Need a Lawyer Immediately
The 15-day window to challenge your license suspension is not negotiable. Beyond that, evidence fades, witnesses become harder to locate, and prosecutors begin building their case from day one. The sooner Jeff is involved, the more options you have.
Common Charges
- First-offense DWI (Class B misdemeanor)
- Second-offense DWI (Class A misdemeanor)
- Felony DWI (3rd offense or injury)
- Aggravated DWI
- DUI under 21
- Commercial vehicle DWI
Potential Consequences
- License suspension or revocation
- Fines up to $10,000
- Jail or prison time
- Ignition interlock device
- SR-22 insurance requirement
- Employment consequences
Defense Strategies
- Unlawful traffic stop
- Improper field sobriety testing
- Breathalyzer calibration errors
- Blood test chain of custody
- Rising BAC defense
- Medical conditions affecting results
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