Here are the criminal penalties for a DWI conviction in Missouri. Remember, there are administrative actions against your driver's license as well. UPDATES COMING AS NEW MISSOURI DWI LAWS ARE IN EFFECT!

First conviction for violation of Missouri DWI Law - Class B Misdemeanor, RSMo 577.010

Up to 6 months confinement
Fines up to $500
Court costs (varies by county)
Reimbursement for cost of processing
A suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) is not available unless it includes 2 years of probation
Administrative license suspension of 30 days followed by 60 days restricted privileges

Second conviction for violation of Missouri DWI law - Class A Misdemeanor, RSMo 577.023

Listed as Prior Offender for judicial purposes
Punishable by up to 1 year confinement; must serve at least 48 hours jail time
Fines up to $1000.00
Court costs
Reimbursement for cost of processing
Ignition interlock device must be placed on vehicle
Administrative license revocation of 5 years, 2 of which must be served before a hardship license can be granted

Third or more conviction for violation of Missouri DWI law - Class D felony, RSMo 577.023

Listed as a Persistent Offender for judicial purposes
Punishable by up to 5 years in prison
Suspended execution of sentence (SES) is forbidden by statute
Fines up to $5,000.00
Court costs (varies by county)
Reimbursement for cost of processing
Ignition interlock device must be placed on vehicle
Administrative license revocation of 10 years, regardless of the date of the prior convictions, but:
If the 3rd DWI is a felony no hardship license is available;
If the 3rd DWI is NOT a felony a hardship license may be applied for after 3 years

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