DUI Lawyer Clay County
If You Have Been Charged With a DUI in Clay County We Offer A Free Initial Consultation 816 361 0964. We Have Been Defending DUI Charges in Clay County for More Than 25 Years
Can I Keep Driving After A DUI Arrest in Clay County?
The first court appearance is an arraignment or a formal reading of the charges against you. This first court date may be four to six weeks from the arrest date. However the clock starts running immediately on the right to contest the potential suspension of your Missouri Driving Privileges.
In Missouri you have fifteen days from the date of a chemical test failure (Breathalyzer result of .08 or greater) to request a Drivers License Hearing. If it is alleged that you refused to submit to testing, a Petition for Review must be filed in Clay County within 30 days. The request for Administrative Hearing is a Civil matter and is a completely separate matter from the criminal case (DUI) filed against you. If the request is not made within the statutorily prescribed time you lose that right to contest the suspension. When you hire the Law Offices of Charles R. Green one of the first steps we take on your behalf is to request the Drivers License Hearing which preserves your right to review and also allows you to continue driving throughout the process.
Is a DUI Filed in Clay County More Serious Than a Municipal Court?
The Clay County Circuit Court hears cases filed by State Agencies, which includes tickets issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Clay County Sheriff's Office. These charges include Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs or DWI , Driving While Intoxicated. A First-time DUI offense is still generally a Class B Misdemeanor, the same as if it was issued by a Municipal Officer. Being charged in State Court does not necessarily mean the charge is more serious, however Circuit Court (State Court) proceedings are usually more formal than in a Municipal Court, and defendants are charged under Missouri State Law, rather than with a violation of City Ordinances.
Clay County History
Clay County Circuit Court is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court and is located in Liberty, Missouri, a few blocks south of the Historic Liberty Square. Liberty was founded in 1822 and is the County Seat ; Liberty, Missouri was named for the American Concept and Vision of Liberty. Historic Downtown Liberty includes numerous historical markers and attractions such as the Jesse James Bank Museum and the Liberty Jail Historic Site.
Clay County Resources:
Clay County Courthouse:
James S. Rooney Justice Center
11 S Water Street
Liberty, Mo., 64068
Phone: 816 407 3900
Clay County Detention Jail 816 407 3800
Clay County Court Website: http://www.circuit7.net/
Case.net: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet
