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Has your license been suspended or revoked? Have you been charged with a DWI/DUI? Attorney Chris Dulle of the St. Louis law firm Hocking & Dulle,LLC will advocate for you, protect your rights, and leverage his extensive experience in Missouri traffic law and criminal law to make sure your best interests are served. Contact us for a free initial consultation or call 314-714-5794.

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Misdemeanor and Felony Traffic Offenses

St. Louis law firm Hocking & Dulle, LLC can help you minimize the impact of traffic law violations by clearing your driving record or reducing or eliminating the penalties you owe. Attorney Chris Dulle will give your case his personal attention and work hard to help you achieve a successful outcome.

Some traffic offenses are more serious than others and can result in penalties as serious as imprisonment. While a traffic infraction might be a minor matter if no one is hurt, the same incident can be a misdemeanor or felony if someone is hurt or killed or if there is serious property damage. Some specific traffic offenses, however, are considered serious violations on their own, such as drunk driving or operating a vehicle without a license. A person charged with a traffic-related crime should treat his or her situation seriously and contact an attorney at Hocking & Dulle, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri who can help to protect his or her legal rights.

Traffic Misdemeanors

Many traffic violations are classified as misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes, with penalties in most states including fines and imprisonment of a year or less. Although precise traffic offense classifications vary on a state-by-state basis, traffic misdemeanors usually include driving without insurance or without a license.

In most states, a person with a misdemeanor conviction retains many rights that a convicted felon may lose, including professional and voting privileges. Sometimes, a skilled lawyer may be able to "plead down" an offense from a felony to a misdemeanor, which may minimize the penalty.

Traffic Felonies

Felonies are the criminal justice system's most serious crimes, punishable in most states by more than a year of imprisonment. Examples of traffic felonies include repeat DUI/DWI convictions and vehicular homicide.

A convicted felon may lose the right to vote or to practice certain professions, such as law and teaching. Felons may be prohibited from owning guns or serving in the military. Some states have a "three strikes" law that may result in a life sentence upon a third felony conviction.

Conclusion

Traffic charges must be taken as seriously as any other criminal charges because they can impact the offender's life far into the future. In order to best protect the future, if you or someone you love has been charged with the commission of a traffic-related misdemeanor or felony, do not hesitate to contact an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys at Hocking & Dulle, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri.

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