General

Acting on behalf of the State of Missouri, the Director of Revenue will attempt to suspend the driver license of anyone who is arrested for a Kansas City, Missouri DWI charge, and who submits to a chemical test of their blood, breath, or urine, and who tests over .08% BAC.

Also, the Director of Revenue, will attempt to revoke the driver license of anyone who is arrested for a Kansas City, Missouri DWI charge and refuses to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine.

Alcohol Convictions

First conviction for Missouri DWI or Excessive blood alcohol content (BAC)

8 points on your driver's license
A commercial motor vehicle driver testing .04% or higher receives 2 points plus is disqualified from CMV driving for 1 year
30 day license suspension generally followed by a 60 day restricted privilege

Multiple convictions for violation of Missouri DWI law

12 points on your driver's license
One year revocation of driving privileges regardless of length between convictions
Second conviction within 5 years receives a 5 year license denial
Three convictions or more results in a ten year license denial, and restoration of driving privileges can only be granted by court order after a 10 year denial

How to get your license restored after suspension for violation of Missouri DWI law

Pay a $45 reinstatement fee
File and maintain proof of insurance for two years from the date of suspension or revocation
Complete a SATOP (Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program) and have proof filed with DOR
If the revocation was 1 year or more, you must also retake the driver exam and pay the new license fee

How the process works

Once the officer makes an arrest for Missouri DWI, and the driver tests .08% or above, the officer issues a summons (ticket), asks the drivers a series of questions listed on the Alcohol Influence Report (AIR) - NOTE YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS - then issues a notice of suspension or revocation and a temporary driving permit
The officer then sends this information to DOR
The driver has 15 days, from the date of arrest, to request an administrative hearing
If the driver does not request a hearing then the license suspension above is imposed 15 days after the final order of the hearing officer is mailed from DOR to the driver
The driver can appeal an adverse administrative action through the court system

Abuse and Lose, RSMo 577.500

Generally, Missouri law provides that the license of a driver under the age of 21 may be suspended upon the finding of guilt for any of the following reasons:

Any alcohol related offense
Possession or use of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle
Possession or use of a controlled substance
Altering, modifying, or misrepresenting a drivers license
Or, the second offense for possession or use of alcohol by someone under 18 years old
The first suspension is for 90 days, the second is for one year.

Within these pages you will find information about:

1. How officers identify potential Missouri DWI arrestees
   
2. Fifteen ways we defend a Missouri DWI charge
   
3. How to protect yourself if you ever are stopped for Missouri DWI
   
4. Criminal penalties of a Missouri DWI conviction
   
5. Information about Missouri DWI driver's license suspensions
   
6. Information about Missouri DWI Field Sobriety Tests
7. Information on how Missouri Courts rule on DWI law
8. Information on how Frequently ask DWI questions
9. Information on DWI law generally
10. A breif overview of Missouri DWI's
11. Our Legal Disclaimer
12. Please visit our Law Firm Website at www.pauluslawfirm.com