Providing Experienced Criminal Defense Throughout Missouri
Drunk Driving • Traffic Violations • Speeding Tickets • Reckless and Careless Driving
In Missouri, the consequences of a DWI arrest can be more severe than you might think. After your arrest, you only have 15 days to request a hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver's license — and that suspension is just for the arrest, not the conviction.
At Walther, Antel, Stamper & Fischer, P.C., we represent drivers who have been arrested in Missouri for DWI or traffic offenses, or who have received speeding tickets. We are dedicated to protecting your rights, your drivers' license, and your freedom.
Criminal defense lawyer Rusty Antel is a former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience in criminal law. His experience as a prosecutor gives him a great deal of insight into how the state makes charging conditions and builds their cases. He understands the prosecution — so he can build a strong defense.
Aggressive Drunk-Driving Defense
In Missouri, driving while intoxicated (DWI) means driving while using drugs or with a blood-alcohol content of .08 or higher. The limit for minors and commercial drivers is lower, and the penalties are harsher.
Refusal to take a Breathalyzer test could result in you having your license suspended for up to a year. A first DWI offense can result in suspension of your driver's license for 30 days (in addition to any administrative suspension after your arrest), a fine of up to $500, and jail time of up to six months. A third offense could result in up to a $5,000 fine, up to 7 years in jail, and loss of your driver's license for 10 years.
If you have been charged with DWI (known elsewhere as DUI), you need to protect your rights. Contact us to get a criminal defense advocate on your side and protect your driving privileges and your freedom.
Other Traffic Violations
Whether charged as felonies or misdemeanors, traffic violations can result in heavy fines, skyrocketing insurance rates, and even jail time. If you have been issued tickets for multiple traffic violations, you may be facing the loss of your driver's license for an extended period of time.
Our Columbia, Missouri attorneys defend both Missouri and out-of-state drivers charged with any traffic offense, such as:
- Speeding
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Careless driving
- Reckless driving
- Child safety seat violations
- Failure to carry mandatory car insurance
- Driving while license is suspended or revoked
Time is not on your side after receiving a traffic ticket. Contact us now for aggressive representation.