St. Louis DWI Lawyer|Missouri DWI Attorney
BAC Tests: Breath Test (Breathalyzer) | Blood Test
The St. Louis DWI lawyers at Millikan & Millikan, LLC have extensive experience with Drunk Driving cases. As former police officers and a prosecutor, our DWI lawyers understand exactly how the evidence needed to convict a driver of DWI is collected. More importantly, our DWI attorneys know exactly where and when most mistakes in collecting evidence occur.
Should I Refuse A BAC Test (Breath or Blood)?
A Missouri DWI conviction requires the State to prove the defendant was operating a motor vehicle and was intoxicated above the State legal limit at the time. Evidence collected in a DWI case can include:
- Police Officer Observations
- Defendant Statements
- Field Sobriety Tests
- Portable/Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)
- BAC Results
As you can see, most of the "evidence" used in a DWI case is very subjective and open to many interpretations. Only BAC results provide some form of objective evidence and even this has many potential problems. Without a test to secure BAC results, the prosecution will have a weak case against you. This weakness will be the focus of an experienced DWI lawyer to dismiss the drunk driving case.
Implied Consent
The State of Missouri has an Implied Consent law. Under Implied Consent, if a driver refuses to submit to a BAC test (usually blood or breath), the driver´s license is automatically revoked for 1 year. Police officers will use this law to scare people into submitting to the BAC test because the police know the BAC test result will be the strongest part of their case.
Our experience as former police officers provides us with a unique perspective on every criminal defense case. If you or a loved one has been charged in Missouri or Illinois with DWI/DUI, it is important that you speak with an attorney who is experienced in DWI | DUI defense.
Contact us online or call a St. Louis DWI Lawyer 314-621-0622 for a FREE Consultation and learn how the law applies to your specific situation.
The St. Louis lawyers at Millikan & Millikan, LLC provide DWI Defense, Criminal Defense, Injury and Workers Compensation representation to individuals in the greater St. Louis Area, including: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Madison County and St. Clair County.
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