CHESTERFIELD DWI ATTORNEY

If you or a loved one has been arrested or ticketed for a DWI or other ordinance violation in Chesterfield, James P. Feely, Jr., can give you the legal insight you need.

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The City of Chesterfield is found within St. Louis County, and the municipal court is located at 690 Chesterfield Pkwy W, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

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The police officers in Chesterfield are well-trained and very proactive in the enforcement of laws within the city limits.

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Many people face court in Chesterfield every year, for a wide variety of ordinance violation matters - including offenses related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

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If a driver is charged with DWI or DUI, it is a very serious matter and requires very quick action to protect one's license to drive.

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​​Due to political pressure from groups like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and others, legislators are making the laws tougher each year for intoxication-related offenses.

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The prosecutors are very tough on DWI cases these days, not just in Chesterfield but in all jurisdictions. 

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It can happen that an attorney uncovers weaknesses in the government's case, and through either negotiation with the prosecutor or fighting the case outright at trial - obtains a very favorable outcome based on the circumstances involved.

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If you plead guilty to a DWI, or if you suffer an administrative suspension for having a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, or if you refuse a breath or blood test when properly requested by a police officer, you will have to complete a program that is called SATOP.

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SATOP stands for substance abuse traffic offender program. 

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There are different levels of SATOP, and a person who must complete the program will begin by first being screened. 

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Based on this screening and outside factors - such as number of prior DWI guilty pleas/convictions, and BAC level in current case, a person will be assigned to complete one of the levels of the program.

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If the participant wishes to challenge the level of SATOP assigned, that can be done through the Circuit Court. 

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If the judge hearing the challenge agrees with the driver that the level assigned is more than is necessary under the circumstances, they can order that a lower level be completed instead.

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There are four main levels of the program, ranging from a 10 hour class to very intensive programs that involve multi-week participation along with alcohol and drug testing.

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The SATOP program is under the control of the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and a thorough description of the program can be found on their website.

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If a person does not complete their SATOP assignment, they won't be eligible to have their driving privileges reinstated, and can remain forever suspended/revoked until the program is finally completed.

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With Chesterfield Mall being located within its jurisdiction, several stealing and shoplifting cases find their way to the municipal court.

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Many people don't realize how much damage a stealing or shoplifting conviction can cause to their job prospects. 

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Many employers are afraid to hire someone with a stealing conviction on their record.

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Sometimes it is possible for your attorney to receive a reduced charge from the prosecutor, so that you don't have a conviction for the original offense on your record.

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Even relatively minor offenses like traffic tickets can cause problems for you if not handled properly - possible points on your license and possible suspension/revocation of your driving privileges.

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If you plead guilty as charged to a moving violation - that is by simply paying the fine to the original moving violation ticket - you will receive a conviction for that offense on your driving record and resulting points. 

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The number of points you will receive for a specific violation are listed in §302.302 RSMo.

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If you have a pending case in other courts other than Chesterfield, such as Bridgeton, Ballwin, or Maryland Heights and many other places, we can help you there as well.

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Call attorney James P. Feely, Jr., today for a free case evaluation.