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The Law Office of Carl M. Ward
DWI, Criminal and Traffic Law |
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Missouri Point and Penalty SystemPoint values for different traffic violations in Missouri. Contact our office to discuss any of these violations if you receive a ticket. Missouri Criminal Penalties for DWI and Related Offenses. If you have been arrested for a DWI or related offense, contact our office to discuss how we may be able to help you. Traffic Law Glossary This traffic law glossary contains a definition/explaination of relevant traffic law terms you may encounter. Traffic Court Information Information about traffic court including: what happens when you get to court, what happens if you plead guilty and when to plead not guilty, peanlties, and your rights. How To Calculate Your Estimated Showing estimated percent of alcohol in the blood by number of drinks in relation to body weight. This percent can be estimated by: 1. Count your drinks (1 drink equals 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor, one five ounce glass of table wine or one 12-ounce bottle of regular beer). 2. Use the chart below and under number of "drinks" and opposite "body weight" find the percent of blood alcohol listed. 3. Subtract from this number the percent of alcohol "burned up" during the time elapsed since your first drink. This figure is .015% per hour. (Example: 180 lb. man - 8 drinks in 4 hours / .167% minus (.015x4) = .107 %
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