I have the knowledge and experience to represent you on any criminal case. No matter what type of crime you are charged with, no matter what the evidence is against you, no matter what the facts of your case are, I will vigorously defend you.

I represent clients on matters including:

• Federal Cases
• State Cases
• Felonies
• Drug Trafficking / Conspiracy / Sales
• Homicide
• Criminal Sexual Conduct
• Child Physical Abuse
• Child Sexual Abuse
• White-Collar Crime
• Embezzlement
• Fraud/Bank Fraud/Mail Fraud/Wire Fraud
• Assault
• Theft
• Larceny
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Many Other Criminal Offenses

In addition to providing high quality legal services, I am committed to providing those services with the personal attention, courtesy, and professionalism that every client is entitled to. I take pride in spending time with my clients to educate them on what to expect throughout the legal process. I take the time to get to know my clients so I can give them the best advice, guidance, and representation to meet their particular needs.

DUI / Traffic Information

Missouri is one of the few states in the US where the number of alcohol related fatalities has actually increased since 1982. However, the percentage of alcohol related fatalities has gone down as the total number of highway fatalities has increased. The alcohol related death rate per 100 million VMT (see explanation below) has also decreased. In 2004, out of all traffic fatalities, 34% involved a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher Fatalities 2004 Total - 1,130 Alcohol Related - 449 Percent Alcohol Related - 40 Above .08 BAC - 388 Percent above .08 - 34

Alcohol Convictions Statutory References: 302.302, 577.010, and 577.012, RSMo

Points are added to a drivers record for an alcohol related traffic conviction.

First conviction for excessive blood alcohol content (BAC) 8 points First conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) 8 points Second or subsequent conviction for DWI, DUID or BAC 12 points Commercial motor vehicle .04% 2 points

A first-time DWI or BAC conviction results in a 30-day suspension. After the 30-day suspension, the driver may receive a 60-day restricted driving privilege. The driver is eligible for full reinstatement after 90 days if all reinstatement requirements are met. A person convicted of operating a commercial motor vehicle while his or her alcohol content is .04% will be assessed 2 points and disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year.

What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often referred to as liquidation because a bankruptcy trustee can