Yes, if you are pulled over and the officer finds a drugs or drug paraphernalia in your vehicle, this charge of possession will stay on your driving record permanently. Unless you hire an experienced lawyer to negotiate some sort of deal with the prosecuting attorney to get the drug charges…
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Can I Get Out Of A Traffic Ticket That I Have Already Plead Guilty To?
Yes, in some circumstances you can. By doing so, you will save quite a bit of future hassle, time, and money, as you will avoid things like increases of your automobile insurance and revocation of your driving license. Hiring an experienced attorney can help in this endeavor tremendously. When you…
If I Have A Warrant For Not Paying A Speeding Ticket, Can I Go To Jail?
Yes, there is a very good chance that you would go to jail if there is a warrant for your arrest that is still active. If a police officer was to pull you over, or question you, or in some way come into contact with you, and he/she ran your…
What If I Get A Speeding Ticket In A Construction Zone?
This is a more difficult situation than a regular speeding ticket that you might receive, because the whole purpose of having a reduced speed limit in the construction zone is to protect the men and women who are working on site. But there are several things that an experienced attorney…
What Happens If I Get A Speeding Ticket In The ARC Zone?
Although it has a fancy name, the ticket still works the same way as a regular ticket. The only difference is that the fine is usually a lot higher than a traffic ticket you might get elsewhere in the city. But the strategy remains the same: contacting an experienced lawyer…
If I Have Lost My Driving Privileges, Is There Any Way I Can Still Drive To Work Or School?
Yes, there is a possibility to still drive to work or school if your driver’s license has been suspended. But there are very specific rules that govern how the suspension works in the state of Missouri. This means that it is absolutely in your best interest to find an experienced…
How Do I Avoid Being Arrested If I Have Outstanding Traffic Tickets?
The short answer is that you need to hire an experienced lawyer in order to take care of your situation so that it does not get any worse. Because one potential outcome (particularly if the ticket has not been paid) is that a warrant will be issued for your arrest.…
What Do I Do If I Have Lost My Driving Privileges?
Assuming you want to get your privileges back, there are a few things you should do in such a situation. The state of Missouri will allow the opportunity to reinstate your driver’s license, but it depends on why your privileges were revoked in the first place. Let’s say you have…
Can A Police Officer Give Me Multiple Tickets In One Stop?
Yes, an officer can do that if he/she deems the situation calls for it. A common example would be when you get pulled over for speeding, and when the policeman asks to see your proof of insurance, you realize that you have forgotten where it is. This is a great…
Is It Cheaper To Simply Pay The Fine For My Traffic Ticket, Or To Get An Attorney To Handle It For Me?
While it may seem as if it is cheaper to simply pay the fine for your traffic ticket once you receive it, it is actually cheaper in the long run if you have an experienced attorney take care of it for you. Let me explain why. Let’s say you are…