St. Louis DWI Lawyer

Defense for DUI/DWI Charges in Missouri

Have you been arrested for drunk driving? In Missouri, this offense is referred to as DWI (driving while intoxicated.) It is most often a misdemeanor offense but may also be charged as a felony in certain situations. A conviction may result in imprisonment in county jail or state prison, along with fines and driver's license suspension.

Make sure your rights are fully protected by contacting an attorney today. A St. Louis DWI attorney at The Matthews Law Firm can meet with you to discuss your charges, your concerns, and all the particular aspects of your case in order to determine how to best assist you. Our team is dedicated to providing our clients with the personal attention they need throughout the legal process, and we will not rest until we have secured the best possible case result on your behalf.

About St. Louis, Missouri DWI Charges

DWI (driving while intoxicated) is a criminal offense which involves operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance. To be determined "intoxicated" a driver would have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, or have impaired mental or physical abilities due to alcohol or drugs.

If Missouri law enforcement witnesses behavior which may indicate a drunk driver, they will pull the driver over to the side of the road and first look for outward signs of intoxication, such as slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, etc. They then may ask the driver to step out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests to evaluate whether the driver's mental/physical abilities are impaired, and will most likely make an arrest if they believe there is probable cause that the driver is intoxicated.

Contact a DWI Attorney Today!

Your initial consultation with an attorney at The Matthews Law Firm is free, and we represent drivers facing DWI charges throughout all of Missouri. Contact us today for your free case evaluation!