DWI sentencing in Kansas City and all of Missouri

Written by: Christopher Yotz 

            If you are charged with DWI in Missouri, whether you have ever been charged with an alcohol related offense before is the largest determining factor on the how serious the charge will be. Prior alcohol related offenses can include DWI, DUI, BAC and other more serious offenses. The court looks all the way back to the day you were born to determine what prior offenses may be counted.

            Below are the possible charge levels for DWI in Missouri and potential sentences imposed if you are convicted.

B Level Misdemeanor

First ever DWI offense, or

One prior offense that is more than 5 years old

From 1 day to 6 months in the county jail

Up to a $500.00 fine

8 points assessed to your Missouri driver record resulting in a 30 day point suspension

A Level Misdemeanor-Prior offender

Second offense within 5 years

From 1 day to 1 year in the county jail

Up to a $1,000.00 fine

12 points assessed to your Missouri driver record resulting in a 1 year license revocation

If you have two convictions within 5 years your license will be revoked for 5 years

D Level Felony-Persistant offender

Two prior offenses

From 30 days to 1 year in the county jail

From 1 year to 4 years in prison

Up to a $5,000.00 fine

12 points assessed to your Missouri driver record

If this is a third conviction your license will be revoked for 10 years

C Level Felony-Aggravated offender

Three prior offenses

From 60 days to 1 year in the county jail

From 1 year to 7 years in prison

Up to a $5,000.00 fine

12 points assessed to your Missouri driver record

If this is a third conviction your license will be revoked for 10 years

B Level Felony-Chronic offender

Four prior offenses

From 5 years to 15 years in prison

Must serve at least 5 years before parole can be granted

If this is a third conviction your license will be revoked for 10 years

            Whether you are charged with a first offense or a felony, you should hire an experienced DWI attorney to help protect your rights. As you can see above, the results of a conviction for DWI can become very serious very quickly. Contact attorney Chris Yotz today to help protect your rights and freedom.