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Missouri DWI Law - Information

You can be arrested for DWI when:

A person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood.

Missouri DWI penalties:

First Offense

• a fine of no more than $500.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 6 months

Second Offense

• a fine of no more than $1,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 5 years
• participate in 30 days community service
• mandatory ignition interlock on the driver's car for no less than 1 month

Third Offense

• felony charge
• a fine of no more than $5,000.00
• recieve a felony charge
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 5 years
• participate in 60 days community service

Should I hire a Missouri DWI Attorney?

Because DWI is such a highly technical field, you not only need to hire a attorney, but one who specifically specializes in DWI defense. DWI attorneys know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights.

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