Criminal Defense Lawyer Columbia Missouri

Columbia's Top Abuse and Lose Attorney

Abuse and Lose

Attorney Ben Faber fights in every case to remove or reduce the impact of a criminal charge, including an Abuse and Lose suspension.

For all the below suspensions and revocations, you can get a hardship license.
Limited driving privilege (hardship) application.

To get a limited driving privilege (hardship), your insurance company must provide the State of Missouri with proof of insurance, referred to as an SR-22.  In order to get your license reinstated you must complete a substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) and pay a reinstatement fee.


Minor in Possession

Under the Missouri Abuse and Lose Law, a finding of guilt involving a DWI can trigger a suspension of your driver's license.

Under the Missouri abuse and lose law, a finding of guilt involving the possession or use of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle (even if you are not DWI) can trigger a suspension of your driver's license.

1st Offense: 90 day suspension
2nd Offense: 1 year revocation
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Possession of a Controlled Substance - Under 21

Under the Missouri Abuse and Lose Law, a finding of guilt involving the possession or use of a controlled substance can trigger a suspension of your driver's license.  This includes misdemeanor marijuana tickets, even if you are not driving.

1st Offense: 90 day suspension
2nd Offense: 1 year revocation
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Fake ID

Under the Missouri Abuse and Lose Law, a finding of guilt involving the alteration, modification, or misrepresentation of a driver's license can trigger a suspension of your driver's license.

1st Offense: 90 day suspension
2nd Offense: 1 year revocation
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Under the Missouri Abuse and Lose Law, a finding of guilt involving the possession of a controlled substance while operating a motor vehicle can trigger a revocation of your driver's license - for one year.  For example, if you are found guilty of possessing a misdemeanor amount of marijuana while you are driving, even if you are not under the influence, your license can be revoked for one year.

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Over 21