Traffic

In some cases, being convicted of a traffic violation can be a big deal. In Missouri, as in most states, a person's driving privileges are based upon a point system. A certain number of points are assessed depending upon the type of traffic conviction involved. For example, in Missouri, speeding in violation of state law carries three points and a first conviction of driving while intoxicated carries eight points. The driver's license of any person who has accumulated eight points in eighteen months is suspended.

The lawyers at Smith & Turley represent persons charged with traffic and DWI offenses in the mid-Missouri area. Often times, through plea negotiations, a person's driving privileges can be protected through successful plea negotiations. For more information from the Missouri Bar Association on traffic law, click here.