DWI Help in Saint Louis

If you experience a DWI arrest in Saint Louis or throughout the state of Missiouri, you need the exceptional skills and experience available from The Welby Law Firm to ensure you get the DWI defense you need.  Our Saint Louis DWI attorneys understand the complexity of the law and provide the serious help required to provide the best possible defense.

Understanding DWI charges in Saint Louis

The DWI laws in Missouri base the severity of charges on many factors, such as the age of the offender and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).  The number of prior offenses plays a significant role on the severity of the charges—and the penalties if convicted, as follows:

• DWI first offense:  Even the DWI first offense is a Class B Misdemeanor.  If convicted, 8 points are added to your driving record, you pay fines, and you face license suspension followed by a restricted driving period. Suspensions increase for offenders under 21 years old.
• DWI second offense:  A DWI second offense in Saint Louis is elevated to a Class A misdemeanor, and the offender is classified as a prior offender.  Potential fines and jail time increase, and license revocation is from one year to an indefinite period. Prior offenders face additional penalties as well, including community service, driving test requirements and even the need for an ignition interlock device.
• DWI third offense:  A DWI third offense in Saint Louis is a Class D felony, and convicted individuals are deemed persistent offenders. All penalties are increased, including up to four years of jail time.

If a DWI accident has occurred in Saint Louis, particularly if there were resulting injuries, charges and penalties increase even further, even if you have a clean prior record.

If you face a DWI arrest, our attorneys are at your side throughout the legal process to protect your rights and provide the best possible DWI defense in Saint Louis.

Exceptional legal skills are required for the Saint Louis DWI help you need

Our law firm works hard on your case to achieve the most favorable outcome possible.  For a free consultation with a Saint Louis DWI lawyer about your DWI charges, contact The Welby Law Firm, LLC.