What to Expect When Charged with Drunk Driving in Missouri
A drink at a party or a celebration dinner can have dire consequences. But at Case, Rajnoha & Boudreau, our lawyers believe a mistake should not ruin a life. With experienced prompt, personal attention, we work hard to ensure your rights are upheld and your liberty is protected.
If the police stop you and you submit to a breath test, a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 or higher qualifies as DUI. In August 2010, Missouri introduced a new Driving While Intoxicated bill that put harsher penalties in place.
Missouri DUI fines and penalties
Missouri takes charges of drunk driving seriously. You may face the following:
First-time DUI offense
- Up to six months in jail
- Up to $500 in fines
- 30-day full suspension of your license
- 60-day restricted suspension of your license, following the 30-day full suspension
- $45 license reinstatement fee
- Ignition interlock device
- Proof of insurance
These penalties escalate with repeated offenses.
Second-time DUI offense
- Up to one year in jail
- Up to $1,000 in fines
- One-year suspension of your license
- Five-year suspension of your license if this offense occurs within five years of your first offense
- Ignition interlock device
- Proof of insurance
- $45 license reinstatement fee
Third-time DUI offense
- Up to four years in jail
- Up to $5,000 in fines
- Ten-year suspension of your license
- Ignition interlock device
- Proof of insurance
- $45 license reinstatement fee
Experienced Missouri DUI/DWI lawyers are here to help
At Case, Rajnoha & Boudreau, our Missouri drunk driving lawyers treat anyone who has been charged with a DUI/DWI offense in St. Louis County with the same respect, courtesy and attention as our lawyers do with all our clients. Our experience helps us:
- Determine whether the police had probable cause to stop you
- Investigate whether proper procedure was followed relative to blood and Breathalyzer® tests
- Probe into the proper functioning of the devices used to measure your blood alcohol content
Trusted legal services for your family
Since 1975, the Ballwin, Missouri criminal defense lawyers at Case, Rajnoha & Boudreau has been helping families resolve their legal issues — including DUI/DWI. Call us at (636) 552-4872 or contact us online to schedule your free initial phone consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.
