DWI

St. Louis, Missouri, DWI Defense Lawyer

Whether you are a first-time or repeat offender, drunk driving is a serious matter. Strict laws regarding blood alcohol levels mean that the typical person pulled over for drunk driving is not necessarily the stereotypical alcoholic or the college student who has been out all night drinking. Unfortunately, the laws regarding DWI have become so strict and inclusive that anyone who has only one drink and gets behind the wheel can become entangled in the system.

A DWI arrest might involve a businesswoman who stopped at a club with friends for a glass of wine. It could involve a man who returned from a dinner party after having consumed a tall glass of beer.

At Charpentier Law in St. Louis, Missouri, we understand the frustration you feel when faced with a DWI charge. We work aggressively on behalf of our clients to achieve the best possible results in their circumstances — both in their criminal DWI case and in their driver’s license suspension or revocation hearing. Contact us today for more information and for a free case analysis.

A Flawed System Regulates Drinking and Driving

In a DWI case in Missouri, the State has to prove that the alcohol you consumed impaired your ability to drive or that your blood alcohol level was higher than the legal limit. Unfortunately, outdated equipment, failure to follow proper procedures, equipment malfunctions and general carelessness on the part of police officers could mean you were wrongfully arrested and charged with DWI.

A DWI/DUI conviction can cast a long shadow over your life, your career and your driving record. If the State cannot prove that you were intoxicated, you should not have to suffer the serious and long-term consequences of a drunk-driving conviction.

A Compelling DWI Defense Advocate

DWI defense attorney Jason A. Charpentier is certified in field sobriety testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He understands how Breathalyzers work and knows the training, equipment calibration and maintenance Breathalyzers require in order for their tests to be accurate.

He is fully informed on proper police procedure in traffic stops, and he may be able to prove the police had no right to pull you over. He knows how to evaluate the facts and he knows the law — and how to prove it when the police got it wrong.

Having an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you with your DWI defense is essential. Contact us today for a free case analysis.