DUI Lawyer Clay County
Have You Been Charged With a DUI in Clay County? We Have Been Defending DUI Charges in Clay County for More Than 25 Years
What are the First Steps to Take After A DUI Arrest in Clay County?
The first step we take to protect our clients and their right to drive in Missouri is to request that a Drivers License Hearing be held. The clock starts running immediately on the right to contest the potential suspension of your Missouri Driving Privileges. An arrested Driver faces the potential loss of driving privileges in Missouri, even if that Driver has an out of state Drivers License from Kansas or another State.
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 the Officer claims that you refused to submit to a test of breath or blood, a Petition for Review must be filed in Clay County Circuit Court within 30 days. The request for Administrative Hearing is a Civil matter and is a separate matter from the criminal DUI case filed against you. If the request is not made within the correct 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 DUI Charge?
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
