After a Missouri DWI arrest, keep your citation and any driver-license notice, write down your court date, and contact a Missouri DWI attorney promptly. A criminal charge and a proceeding affecting your driving privileges can follow different schedules. Read the instructions on each notice as soon as you receive it.
Gather your paperwork
- The citation, court summons and any release or bond paperwork.
- Any Notice of Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privilege, temporary permit or test-refusal paperwork.
- The date, time and court listed on your paperwork, along with documents from any related prior case.
Bring copies to your consultation. A short timeline of the stop, testing and documents you received can help your attorney ask the right questions.
Check for a separate driver-license notice
Missouri can handle a criminal DWI charge and an administrative license action separately. The process depends on the paperwork and the reason for the license action. The Missouri Department of Revenue’s DWI guidance explains administrative alcohol hearings and test-refusal proceedings. The Missouri DWI statute addresses the criminal offense.
Prepare for a consultation in Clayton or Kansas City
Kissell Law Group represents clients throughout Missouri from its Clayton and Kansas City offices. During a consultation, the firm can review your paperwork, identify which questions concern the criminal case or driving privileges, and discuss the next steps that may apply. Contact Kissell Law Group or call (314) 669-4394 for 24-hour phone support.
Explore the defense process
For more detail on stops, testing and evidence, read how a Missouri DWI case is defended. Our Missouri DWI and DUI defense page links to first-offense, repeat-offense and felony defense resources.
Frequently asked questions
Can my driving privileges be affected before my criminal case ends?
Yes. A Missouri administrative action affecting driving privileges can proceed separately from the criminal case. Check each notice for its instructions and deadlines.
What should I bring if I was given a temporary permit?
Bring the permit, the notice that came with it and any other documents you received. These show what the agency issued and when.
Can I speak with the firm outside office hours?
Yes. The firm offers 24-hour phone support at (314) 669-4394. Call ahead to arrange an office visit.
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