J. Matthew Guilfoil—Kenney, Shepherd & Guilfoil, L.L.C.1656 Washington, Ste. 220Kansas City, MO 64108(816) 842-3717 Office Phone—(816) 916-4907 After Hours Cell Phone(816) 842-3855 Fax—email: info@ksg-law.com http://missouri-dui-dwi-defense.com/ http://www.ksg-law.com/ http://www.duiinstitute.com/ What can I do to save my Missouri license?
First and foremost, hire an experienced attorney. There are many factors to consider. Request a hearing and request the officer's presence. It will give you a preview of a trial, a rarity in criminal cases. The officer who signed the affidavit and notice of hearing must show up and justify the revocation. Other officers may be subpoenaed. Retest the sample. Testing errors may save your license. Investigate the adequacy of the stop. The officer must have had a reasonable suspicion that a crime or traffic infraction was being committed. Investigate the adequacy of the arrest and request for a test. The officer must have developed a reasonable belief that you were impaired by alcohol. Check the times of events. Officers must perform the tests within certain guidelines. Check the labeling of the sample. It must be identified as being yours. Attend the motor vehicle hearing. Listen for fabrications and other errors. Immigration Consequenses If you are convicted of driving without a license after you have lost it due to an alcohol offense, it will be considered a crime of moral turpitude and you may be deported. Do not drive until you have your license is returned to you. You are under revocation until then. If you are convicted of an alcohol offense and sentenced to 365 days or more, it is considered a crime of violence and you may be deported. This includes any suspended sentence. BEWARE: INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENCES If you have been revoked in Missouri, you can not drive here on any other license. If you have a valid license from somewhere else, you may be able to drive in other jurisdictions. Check with local counsel. Some international licenses are legitimate. Others are not. We have represented individuals charged with felonies for possessing fraudulent documents. No means no!
