Attorney Defending Drunk Driving and Reckless Driving Charges
Traffic violations and drunk driving charges carry serious consequences. Heavy fines, points on your driver's license and even jail time are possible. Don't just plead guilty. You have options.
The Godding Law Office in Kansas City, Missouri, is experienced in successfully defending traffic violations and DUI/DWI charges. Contact us to speak with a lawyer in our office.
Traffic Violations
Our goal is to keep points off your driver's license and keep your driving record as clean as possible. Even two points can mean hundreds of dollars in insurance rate increase. In addition, you are subject to jail time, restitution, community service and probation. We can defend all traffic violations including:
- Speeding, failure to yield, driving with a suspended or revoked license
- Lane violations, failure to maintain a single lane, failure to produce proof of insurance
- Careless and imprudent driving, reckless driving, running a stop sign or stop light
We look to see if the officer had cause to stop you and we may be able to have the ticket dismissed. In some cases, we can convert the charge to a nonmoving violation.
DWI/DUI
The sooner you call us after a drunk driving arrest, the better. Whether or not you retain your driving privileges depends on when you hire an attorney. There is an administrative hearing for your driver's license and the criminal court proceeding.
- The civil hearing with the department of revenue determines whether your driving privileges will be revoked. You may be able to keep your license, or delay or stop the suspension.
- The criminal court hearing will determine the penalties, which can include jail time and fines. Drivers with multiple arrests can face up to 15 years in prison.
- CDL drivers face the loss of their CDL and job if they do not act quickly and hire an attorney.
We examine if the stop was legal, if the officer properly conducted the field sobriety test, and if the Breathalyzer was properly calibrated.
To speak with a traffic violations and DUI/DWI attorney call 816-533-3531 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation.