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What is Felony DWI in Missouri

WHAT IS A FELONY DWI IN MISSOURI

A felony DWI in Missouri typically occurs when the defendant has been convicted of at least two (2) prior intoxicated-related offenses with a penalty of at least one (1) year in jail and a minimum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). There are several felony DWI classifications in the State

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5 Important things to do if you are pulled over for DWI

5 IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER FOR DWI

Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents in the United States. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that in 2018, there were 10,511 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in the country, 240 of which occurred in Missouri. To prevent these deadly incidents, police officers investigate

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Differences between DWI and DUI in Missouri

Differences Between DWI and DUI in Missouri

There are no real difference between the legal terms DWI and DUI in Missouri except that one means Driving While Intoxicated and the other stands for Driving Under the Influence. Both terms refer to impaired driving; however, DWI is the preferred Legal term. DWI Defined A DWI refers to Driving

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Ways to reduce your Missouri speeding

WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR MISSOURI SPEEDING TICKET

CAN YOU AVOID A CONVICTION FOR A MISSOURI SPEEDING TICKET? Yes. If you haven’t had a speeding conviction within the previous three (3) years AND the speed was not excessive, then it is likely that your Missouri speeding ticket will receive an outcome that avoids a conviction and points against

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident

LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT

CAN I LEAVE THE SCENE OF A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT? No. If you are operating a motor vehicle and have an accident in the State of Missouri you are required to contact law enforcement and provide certain information. Failing to do so can cause you to receive serious criminal and

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DWI MISDEMEANOR

DWI MISDEMEANOR

FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE DWI IN MISSOURI: WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES What is the difference is between a first and second offense DWI in Missouri and what are the penalties for each? FIRST OFFENSE DWI IN MISSOURI According to the Missouri DWI Statute, section 577.010 states that a person commits

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