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Being charged with a DWI can be frightening, but it’s important to understand the charges and work with a skilled criminal defense attorney who can help you navigate DWI laws. If you’ve been charged with a DWI in Missouri, call me, Matt Guilfoil, at Guilfoil Law Group in Kansas City.

If you have been pulled over and subjected to a breathalyzer test, you may be surprised that your reading indicates a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) level above the legal limit, even if you weren’t drinking.

Blood alcohol content, commonly referred to as BAC, is the measurement of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s bloodstream. For those arrested and charged with a DUI, BAC levels can significantly impact how the case is handled.

You may have heard the term “Ambien defense” on TV, or read about it on the news. This term is as reference to the drug causing a person to act in a way they otherwise wouldn’t.

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, you need to understand how serious this charge is and the potential penalties you’ll face if convicted. However, just because you were charged with a crime doesn’t mean you’ll be found guilty by a judge. Any DUI charge is worth fighting, but this should only be done along with the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Your lawyer can help you tackle questions like, “Can my DUI charge be dismissed?” or “Can my DUI charge be expunged?”

Missouri doesn’t have a vehicular manslaughter statute that applies to driving-related unlawful killings. However, the driver can be charged with second-degree or first-degree manslaughter or a driving-while-impaired offense that results in the death of someone.

Getting pulled over for a DWI (or DUI) can happen at any moment when you are on the road.

When it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) — or, as it’s called in Missouri, driving while intoxicated (DWI) — you may have a conviction in one state and then get stopped for drunken driving in another state and wonder whether the previous conviction will factor into your new case. In other words, will you face stiffer penalties for being a repeat offender?

If you’re facing a driving while intoxicated charge (DWI), you will want to find an attorney to represent you and fight for your rights.

A DUI arrest is a serious charge that needs to be handled by a professional to ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the most favorable outcome. However, what if you believe you’re the victim of unwarranted DUI charges?