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What Are The First Steps to Take After Being Charged With A DUI in Platte County?

The first step is to talk with a Lawyer. We have been defending clients charged with DUI in Platte County Missouri for over 20 years. Once you have posted bond you will receive a citation with the first court date on the front. You want to discuss your options with an experienced Platte County DUI Lawyer. The Platte County Courthouse is located at 415 3rd St. in Platte City, Mo., 64079 .

Can I Still Drive After A DUI Charge in Platte County?

Yes, you can still drive after an Arrest for DUI in Platte County, but the time limit to request a DUI Driver License Hearing starts when you receive the DUI Charge. In Missouri you have fifteen days to request a Drivers License Hearing. If the Officer says that you refused to submit a breath test or blood test, a Petition for Review to challenge the Refusal must be filed in Platte County within 30 days. The Officer should have served you with a 15-day Temporary Driver Permit, Missouri Department of Revenue Form 2385, which allows you to continue driving. The request must be made within fifteen days of service of this form.

Is a DUI Filed in Platte County State Court More Serious than a DUI in Municipal Court?

A DUI in Platte County may be more serious than a municipal DUI charge. The Platte County Circuit Court adjudicates cases filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Platte County Sheriff's Office. These offenses can include Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Possession of Marijuana or other Controlled Substances, as well as Speeding Tickets and other Traffic Violations. A first-time DUI is a Class B Misdemeanor, the same as if it was issued by a municipal officer. State Court does not necessarily mean the charge is more serious, however, Circuit Court proceedings in Platte County are generally more formal than a Municipal Court, and the process can be intimidating.

Platte County History

Platte County was formally organized in 1838 as part of the Platte Purchase and is named for the Platte River. Platte County makes up part of the Kansas City, Missouri Metropolitan Area and has some of the City's northwestern suburbs. The New Kansas City International Airport (MCI), opened in 2023, is located in Platte County. If you are running late to catch a flight at the airport and receive a speeding ticket on I-29, it is most likely a Platte County ticket.

The Platte County Courthouse is a historic landmark courthouse that was originally constructed in 1866. It is a two-story structure, composed of red brick laid over a limestone foundation. It has a low-pitched crossed-gable style roof. The Platte County Courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Platte County Courthouse Information

Platte County Courthouse Website

https://www.plattecountycourt.com/

415 3rd St.

Platte City, Mo., 64079

Phone: (816) 858-2232

Platte County Jail: (816) 858 3462

Platte County Sheriff Inmate Lookup: https://www.plattesheriff.org/divisions/detention/index.php

Find Your Platte County Case and Court Date information on Case.net : https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet

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