Peter Helped me with a case these last few months. Always explained everything in depth. Can’t say enough good things about how it went.
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You can’t go wrong with [Bruntrager & Billings P.C.]. Don’t just trust my word for it though. See for yourself or better yet, ask other attorneys who they would personally use. I’m sure you’d hear not just one, but several of [their] names.
Peter Helped me with a case these last few months. Always explained everything in depth. Can’t say enough good things about how it went.
I’ve dealt with Charlie and he is wonderful. VERY knowledgeable of the law. I would definitely recommend if you are facing hardship.
You can’t go wrong with any of them. Don’t just trust my word for it though. See for yourself or better yet, ask other attorneys who they would personally use. I’m sure you’d hear not just one, but several of the names above.
“I find the law firm of Bruntrager & Billings, P.C. to be totally professional, compassionate and caring. They do their homework to get results. Their whole staff is there with you all the way. Charles W. Billings was there with us from day one working the case and keeping us informed every step of the way. I have total confidence and trust with him as our attorney and now think of him as a friend. This is a wonderful family law firm and would highly recommend them to anyone.”
A DWI conviction is a serious matter that can have wide-ranging consequences on every aspect of your life. If the police arrested you for drunk driving, you may be wondering whether you could lose your job, and the short answer is “yes.” Missouri is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer may terminate an employee at any time, and for any reason, so long as the reasons for firing someone isn’t prohibited by law. As a result, a DWI could certainly result in the loss of your job, so it’s critical that anyone facing DWI charges in the St. Louis area contact an experienced DWI criminal defense lawyer immediately.
It’s important to recognize that it’s entirely up to your employer whether you will be able to keep your job. In fact, your employer is within its rights to fire you simply for the arrest, even if you are ultimately not convicted. Fortunately, there are certain things that you can do to maximize your chances of keeping your job. These include:
In the unfortunate event that you have already lost your job because of your arrest, retaining an experienced attorney can help minimize the chances that your arrest will cause you problems when it comes to getting your next job. If there are any legal defenses available in your case, your lawyer will recognize them and use them to try and get your case dismissed or obtain an acquittal, should your case go to trial. Some of the defenses that are often available in DWI cases include:
Importantly, even if there are no defenses available to you, and you determine your best option is to plead guilty, an attorney may be able to get you into a diversionary program that, if you complete successfully, will allow you to avoid a conviction from appearing on your criminal record, improving the chances that your DWI will not affect your ability to get a job in the future.
If you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, you should speak to an experienced attorney as soon as you can. At Bruntrager & Billings, our skilled St. Louis criminal defense attorneys will review the facts of your arrest at no charge to you and advise you as to your options. To schedule your free, no-obligation consultation, call our office today at 314-646-0066 or contact us online.
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