20 Minutes to Consult an Attorney before You Blow
Believe it or not, in the State of Missouri, you have a right to consult with an attorney prior to consenting to a breathalyzer test. The right to consult with an attorney is actually a statutory right and not a constitutional right. Spradling v. Deimeke, 528 S.W.2d 759, 764 (Mo.1975); Albrecht v. Director of Revenue, 833 S.W.2d 40, 41 (Mo.App.1992). What is the difference? Constitutional Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment provides in all criminal prosecutions everyone has