Missouri DWI

Strong Defense for Drunk Driving

AGGRESSIVE DWI DEFENSE
Traffic Law Central of Bukaty Law Offices, P.A.
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Kansas: 913-708-8194 Missouri: 816-841-2557 Fax: 913-220-2363

Serious Representation to Avoid Convictions

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) carries serious consequences, even for the first-time offender. If you have been arrested for DWI in Missouri, our experienced DWI defense firm can help in many ways: getting charges dismissed, aggressively defending you at trial or negotiating the DWI charge to a lesser violation and no conviction.

Traffic Law Central of Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., represents DWI clients in courts throughout the entire Kansas City metro area and surrounding counties. We have helped many clients to beat DWI charges or avoid the harshest penalties. Contact us immediately before giving any statements to police or signing anything.

Don't Lose Your Driving Privileges!

In Missouri, you have 15 days to request a hearing to stop the suspension of your driver's license. If this deadline is not met, your license is automatically suspended for 90 days to 1 year. Traffic Law Central will represent you at this hearing, using every strategy to try to save your license or fight to get you a Hardship License. Your license can be suspended even if you are not convicted of DWI. Contact Traffic Law Central for more information.

Missouri DWI Criminal and Civil Penalties

Even first-time offenders can get jail time if convicted. There are also many other possible consequences:

• Substantial fines
• License suspension/revocation
• A criminal record
• Higher insurance rates
• Mandatory treatment
• Anti-drunk driving device on your vehicle

A second DWI conviction within five years is likely to result in some jail time, and your license can be revoked for up to five years. A third DWI within 10 years can be charged as a felony, punishable by one to five years in prison. We will Fight to make sure these bad outcomes Do Not Happen To You!

It is possible to avoid being convicted of DWI. Traffic Law Central will navigate the court system to help achieve this outcome for you.

Minors in Possession (MIP)

Alternative Dispositions

Many first-time offenders can qualify for a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS). A judge has discretion to grant SIS probation instead of sending you to jail. An aggressive lawyer can persuade a prosecutor to agree to SIS. If you meet all conditions of probation, the conviction will not appear on your record. We have also prevented many repeat DWI clients from going to jail by arguing for options such as a suspended execution of sentence (SES) — which is probation with no jail time. Again, a knowledgeable DWI attorney can fight for this option.

Especially if this is not your first DWI, or you have special factors (e.g., severe intoxication, children in the car, an accident or a CDL), it is critical to have an experienced criminal and traffic attorney in your corner rather than taking your chances alone. Anthony Bukaty aggressively challenges the prosecution's evidence regarding the traffic stop, roadside sobriety tests, results of breath, blood or urine tests and patrol car videos.

Our top priority is to prevent our clients from going to jail. Contact Traffic Law Central immediately to fight your DWI, preserve your license and get you the best possible deal. Call for a confidential FREE consultation at 816-841-2557 (Missouri) or 913-708-8194 (Kansas). Phones answered 24 hours a day. We offer evening and weekend appointments.