Legal Question in Traffic Law in Missouri

Re: Do I need an attorney?

It depends on what state you are in how severe the matter is, but I would offer in ANY jurisdiction you should have an attorney with the facts as you have stated them.

NOTE: IN MISSOURI, WHETHER A STATE COURT OR A MUNICIPAL COURT, THERE IS A REAL POSSIBILITY OF JAIL TIME IF YOU PLEAD GUILTY TO DRIVING SUSPENDED OR DRIVING REVOKED, and you will also be assessed 12 points on a conviction, which will suspend you license.

How long the additional suspension/revocation will last if you plead guilty depends upon how long you were suspended/revoked for at the time of this ticket.

An attorney can work out more favorable terms with the prosecutor on a plea bargain where you plea to a lesser charge, or at least get probation or suspended terms. I definitely would not show up to court without an attorney and just plead guilty.

Insurance: You will be forced to get SR-22 insurance once you get your license back. During the period of suspension or revocation, you are not insurable. Even after you are allowed to go off SR-22 insurance, your insurance rates will continue to be high for a significant period of time.

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Re: Do I need an attorney?

The answer to your question (s) is "Yes!" You definitely do need an attorney. Even if you get your license reinstated, a guilty plea will result in 12 points and your license being revoked for at least one year. Also, I believe that the statute still requires the judge to sentence you to at least two days in jail upon conviction. An attorney might be able to get the charge amended to something else that will not result in any jail time or in any further revocations. If you are in the Eastern half of the state you may call me for a free telephone consultation at 314-727-2822. I will quote you a modest fee.