DWI/BWI

If you have been charged with a DWI, time is of the essence. Call the experienced attorney’s at The Cisar Law Firm immediately, as waiting may change the outcome of this serious situation.

DWI cases have two components, the criminal case and the administrative/civil case that addresses your privilege to drive.

Your civil case can be either administrative, if you submit to a breathalyzer or, if you refused to submit to a chemical test of your breath, a petition for review can be filed in Associate Court. Filing either of these will temporarily stop any suspension or revocation of your driving privilege until the case has been adjudicated and a decision is made. You have 15 days from the date of your arrest to take action. Don’t hesitate, call 573-365-1066.

The criminal case. These cases are complex and require an in depth understanding of multiple factors including proper law enforcement procedure, if there was probable cause to initiate the traffic stop and admissibility of evidence. DWI cases can impact your life, your license to drive, your insurance rates, and your criminal history. For more detailed information about DWI law, click on the resources tab and follow to our BLOG on DWI.

It is critical to document the details of your arrest while they are fresh in your mind. Click on the link below to complete and submit our DWI information form. Once received, we will call to discuss your case and build a plan to support the best possible outcome.

Our Lake is magnificent! Every year 6-10 million visitors descend on our shores, all drawn to the beauty, relaxation and fun of the Lake. If the fun leads to an arrest for Boating While Intoxicated you need The Cisar Law Firm. For over 30 years a cornerstone of our firm has been representing visitors and locals in defense of BWI charges.

The most significant variant in consequence between a DWI and a BWI is that if you are charged with a BWI there is no affect on your driving privilege. The Missouri Department of Revenue, the entity that governs your privilege to drive is not involved in this process at all. BWI is a serious offense and, as with DWI charges, these cases are complex and require an in depth understanding of multiple factors including proper law enforcement procedures, if Water Patrol had viable probable cause to initiate the stop and admissibility of evidence. For more detailed information about BWI law, click on the resources tab and follow to our BLOG on BWI.

It is critical to document the details of your arrest while they are fresh in your mind. Click on the link below to complete and submit our BWI information form. Once received, we will call to discuss your case and build a plan to support the best possible outcome.