St. Louis Missouri DWI & DUI Defense Attorney

Many people do not realize being arrested and charged with DWI or DUI in Missouri is more than a traffic offense...it is a criminal charge that can have severe penalties including fines, revocation of a driver's license and even jail time. In fact, some DWI or DUI cases can be filed as a felony crime.

It is important that you hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you in a DWI prosecution. Missouri DWI attorney David Shaller has over 25 years of experience in Missouri courts and can competently represent you to ensure your rights are violated.

Missouri police officers will present the court with evidence to show you operated a vehicle while impaired (drunk driving, under the influence of drugs, etc.). This evidence may include:

• Police Observations About Your Driving
• Field Sobriety Tests
• Statements Made By You
• Chemical Tests (breath or blood tests)

Field Sobriety Tests

Field sobriety tests are designed to test the physical abilities and mental awareness of a driver suspected of DWI or DUI. Some of these tests include touching an index finger to the tip of your nose, standing on one leg while counting, walking a straight line, reciting the alphabet and/or counting backwards. If these tests are not administered correctly, the results may be skewed. An experienced DWI defense attorney will represent you to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.

Chemical Tests

Chemical tests include testing breath, blood or urine for the presence of consumed alcohol. The goal of the test is to determine the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in your system. In Missouri, a BAC or 0.08 or higher is legally intoxicated. However, people have been successfully charged with DWI or DUI with a BAC lower than 0.08. In Missouri, if a police officer can prove impairment, the BAC level is secondary.

Protecting client rights is DWI Defense Attorney David Shaller's primary concern when representing a client. If you or a loved one have been charged with Driving While Impaired or Intoxicated, don't face the criminal process alone. Call (314) 725-5111 or send an email to arrange a consultation with David Shaller to discuss your specific case.