Kansas and Missouri DWI / DUI / Traffic Law

Kansas City Traffic Offenses Attorney Anne LaBella

DUI/DWI Charges · Speeding Tickets · C&I · Minor in Possession of Alcohol · No Insurance · Reckless Driving

Were you pulled over for speeding?

Did your breathalyzer test result register more than .08?

As a Kansas City traffic lawyer, I can often help clients improve their position after traffic charges, even when the evidence seems to be against them. If you would like to discuss your case, contact my Kansas City law firm and make arrangements for a free initial consultation. It may not even be necessary for you to appear in court – we may be able to handle your entire case over the phone.

Traffic citations and speeding tickets are small cases – will your attorney take them seriously?

I take every criminal and municipal case seriously. The consequences of a traffic violation or speeding ticket could include loss of a drivers’ license, fines, large increases in car insurance rates, or jail time. Despite these serious consequences, many people do not try to challenge traffic tickets because they can't get off work, live in another state, or think they have no chance of a positive outcome. With good representation, you could obtain a dismissal of the charges, a reduction in the charge, or a reduced sentence.

Contact me for a free consultation about any Missouri or Kansas traffic charge. My clients, prosecutors, other lawyers, and judges know that I can be counted on to handle each municipal court matter with great care. Challenge your ticket – don't give up your day in court.

Is it always a good idea to fight a traffic ticket or drunk-driving charge?

Only you can decide – after consulting with an experienced traffic lawyer. You may have a good case with a high probability of successfully winning a verdict of not guilty, but for personal reasons you may decide to ask your attorney to negotiate a plea bargain with diversionary sentencing instead. Each case is unique, and as your attorney I will take the time to learn not only the facts of the case, but what your personal concerns and goals are. I will then give you an honest assessment of your options, the cost of each, and the probable outcome of each.

When you have made your decision about how to proceed, I will serve as a determined advocate on your behalf. Contact my Kansas City law office to make arrangements for your free initial consultation.

Did you know that a DUI/DWI arrest actually involves two separate issues - a criminal case and possible driver's license suspension?

Drunk-driving charges are more complex than many people realize, and the long-term consequences of any drunk-driving conviction can have a serious impact on your life. You could lose your driver's license, lose your job, become unbondable or ineligible for certain jobs or licenses, pay enormous fines and face astronomical increases in your car insurance rates, or even face jail time. If you are not properly represented when charged with a first offense, later charges will result in enhanced penalties.

If you refused a or failed a Breathalyzer test and you do not ask for an administrative hearing, you automatically lose your driver's license. The time period in which to ask for that hearing is short. Contact a lawyer about requesting a driver's license suspension hearing immediately.

As a DUI/DWI and traffic lawyer, I not only defend my clients in their criminal case to protect their rights and work to prevent unnecessarily harsh penalties, I also handle the important administrative process of driver's license reinstatement following revocation or suspension. 

How can a DUI/DWI lawyer help me if my blood alcohol content (BAC) was over .08?

As your lawyer, I will carefully examine the records to see that the proper procedure was followed in administration of your blood or breath test, that the officers were properly trained, that the machine used was properly calibrated and maintained, that there is no evidence of technical problems, and that the police had probable cause to ask you to take a Breathalyzer test or blood test. At my law firm, I always insist my clients' rights be respected. Contact my office in Kansas City for a free consultation if you have been charged with drunk driving in Missouri or Kansas.

Is there any defense against possession of alcohol by a minor?

In order to charge a person with illegal possession of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, or another drug, the police have to have probable cause to search the person, home, or vehicle. I will examine the police records for evidence of illegal search and seizure. If the evidence was not collected legally, it cannot be used against you in court. In order to understand how I can best help you, I take the time to really understand your situation. Contact me for a free consultation regarding any Kansas or Missouri alcohol or drug charge, or any other criminal charge.

Anne J. LaBella, P.C.

Kansas City Lawyer · Felony DWI · Traffic Tickets · Careless Driving · Personal Injury Claims

922 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-842-5110
Fax: 816-474-4567
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In addition to my work in felony and misdemeanor traffic defense, I help clients with personal injury and property claims, particularly those involving auto accidents in and around Kansas City. As a traffic and drunk driving attorney, I represent clients throughout the Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas areas, including Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Grandview, Gladstone, and communities throughout Jackson County, Johnson County and Wyandotte County, KS.