MISSOURI DWI FAQ's Answered by D.W.I. Attorney Chris Angles  

1.   How do I know what attorney to hire?

          A.  Ask any attorney you interview these questions: 

           1.  Do you know what the training standards for field sobriety are? Christopher Angles Knows.      

           2.  What field sobriety tests are valid and how do you know if they were properly performed? Christopher Angles Knows.

           3.  Do you have any experience administering field sobriety tests to intoxicated persons on the side of a busy highway? Christopher Angles Knows.

           4.   Can you ask a police officers the right questions to show that it makes a difference between administering those tests in a classroom and administering them on the side of a road? Christopher Angles Knows.

           5.  Do you know the mechanics of the breath machine and how to challenge the test? Christopher Angles Knows.

       Ask these questions of attorneys you interview, then contact us.  Christopher Angles can answer each question above.

2.  Will I automatically be sent to jail if I am convicted?

     A.  That depends on the number of DWI convictions on your record and your attorney's ability to structure a defense.  However, the typical experience for a first time conviction in Missouri does not involve jail time.

3.   If I failed all of the field sobriety tests is there any way to prove that I was not intoxicated?

          A.  It is possible to prove that the field sobriety tests were either improperly performed, or that due to a physical impairment, I could not reasonably be expected to adequately perform the field sobriety tests.

4.   How much does it cost to defend against DWI charges?

          A.  That depends on the number of defenses you have available to you, the number of charges you are charged with, and the experience of the attorney you hire. Contact us for more information.

5.   How do I get out of jail after I've been arrested?

            A.   That varies depending on the procedure of the court and jail you are in.               Typically, you will have to post a bond.  If you don't have enough money for that you can contact a bail bondsman who will agree to post the bond for you in exchange for you paying him a lower amount of money. 

                Huggie Bear's Bail Bonds is a reputable local bondsman.  To contact them:

Northland  816-436-0600

South KC   816-765-0808

Cass County 816-380-2003

Huggie Bear's is not affiliated with our firm.  Our rates do not change depending on whether you use them.  We are simply supplying you with information for your use.

Call Missouri DWI Attorney Christopher Angles at 1-800-DIAL-DWI (ext. 816) or: