KIRKWOOD DWI ATTORNEY

James P. Feely, Jr., is here to help if you are charged with a DWI, DUI, weed possession, or other criminal defense matter in Kirkwood.

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There are many different types of municipal offenses you can be charged with, and many of them carry possible jail time and high fines. 

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Kirkwood, Missouri is a city within St. Louis County.  The city has its own municipal prosecutor and judge.   

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The municipal court house address is 139 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122.

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The police in Kirkwood are well-trained and strictly enforce the laws within their city.

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If you are stopped by the police in Kirkwood, they will arrest or ticket you if they believe you violated the law.

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If you are arrested for DWI in Kirkwood, you will need the advice and counsel of an experienced DWI attorney right away.

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In addition to criminal ramifications for an intoxication-related driving offense, there are also repercussions for your driving privileges - even for a first offense. 

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If you are being investigated by the police for a DWI, they will ask you how much alcohol you have consumed, when you consumed it, when you last ate, and other questions.

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They will even ask you if you feel you are under the influence of a alcohol. 

 

Unfortunately most people answer all of these questions, when in fact they have the right to invoke their 5th Amendment right and not incriminate themselves.

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Sometimes a driver might have an otherwise winnable case, but because they gave incriminating answers to these questions, it made if very difficult to win at trial.

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At a trial, the officer will be allowed to tell the jury what you said during the investigation.  Even if it was not audio recorded but coming from the officer's report and memory.

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The only way to keep these types of statements out of evidence is by prevailing on a motion to suppress statements.

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If you have a DWI or other criminal defense matter, you need an attorney who is familiar with pretrial strategies such as motions to suppress evidence and statements, and others.

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​You might have a weed or petty larceny charge that you picked up in Kirkwood.  If so, you need an attorney who will fight for you.

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A municipal violation can wind up on criminal record as a conviction if not handled properly.

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Such a conviction can cause a person to miss out on job opportunities and the ability to qualify for student financial aid (drug convictions).

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Sometimes these pretrial motions can mean the difference between winning and losing a case - depending on the circumstances.
 

If a person goes to court without first seeking the advice of counsel, they are making a big mistake.

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A person who is not a lawyer will not know whether the city has a strong case against them or not.

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Without an attorney, you might not know how to receive a copy of the police report or the ordinance that applies in your case.

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You further won't know how your facts relate to the law and surrounding circumstances if you try to represent yourself.

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An arrest or even a speeding ticket is a serious enough matter to make it worthwhile to have a lawyer to help you.

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Call today for a free initial consultation.

 

Mr. Feely represents clients in many different municipal courts - St. Ann, Florissant, Sunset Hills, and many others.