DWI cases are complex, and as a result the facts and circumstances regarding each DWI arrest are different. Most DWI defenses fall into one of the categories below:

Traffic violations are separated into two different categories: points violations (moving violations) and non-points violations (non-moving violations). 

If you get convicted of a any type of traffic offense that is considered a moving violation you will most likely receive points on your driver’s license. The amount of points given for a traffic conviction depend on the severity of the violation and Missouri has set amount of points for each type of traffic law.

The fines assessed in any given traffic ticket case vary according to the court jurisdiction, driver record, number of prior amended tickets, severity of the violation, the type of driver license you hold, etc.

The amount of time it takes Traffic Law Stop to fix or amend your traffic ticket depends on the court where the ticket was issued.

An SIS or “Suspended Imposition of Sentence”  is where you are placed on probation. In an SIS you waive your right to a trial and Plead Guilty in Court to some offense (DWI) but the Conviction is not entered onto your criminal record.

A Missouri police officer can issue you a ticket for Aggressive Driving for any type of road rage behavior.

In Missouri traffic law SATOP is Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program. If your driver license has been suspended or revoked by the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) due to an alcohol related offense you must complete SATOP in order to reinstate your license.

If you are having a traffic ticket fixed by a licensed traffic lawyer you usually do not have to appear in court unless your attorney specifically tells you otherwise.

In Missouri in order to reinstate your Missouri driver’s license after a DWI suspension or revocation you must: