what to do to avoid jail time for DUI

Question Details: I have a DWI charges and i had an accident too...judge told i can face a jail time for that, i need to know how long i can do jail time?

Asked on 8/20/2009 under: DUI / DWI Missouri More Legal Topics ▼All States ▼

Sean Santoro / Santoro Law Office Answered 3 years ago This attorney is licensed in Kansas View Attorney Profile

I am a licensed MO attorney who has handled many DUI cases. Have you had any prior DUI's? Did you have insurance? Was anyone hurt? I need more information. Feel free to email me at sean@roadlawyer.net or call me at 913 441 5025 to discuss this further.

--Sean Santoro

Santoro Law Office

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 3 years ago| Contributor

I'm not a Missouri attorney, but my research suggests that a first offense DUI in your state is a Class B misdemeanor, and the jail sentence can be as much as six months.

To avoid jail time -- or to get as little time as possible, I'd suggest having a lawyer represent you.  He or she will be able to pull together and present whatever facts of your case are helpful.

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