Faber Law Firm
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