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Missouri’s legal community plays an important role in educating the public about state laws and individual responsibilities. In keeping with this role and in honor of April’s designation as Alcohol Awareness Month, the criminal defense attorneys at the Lake St. Louis law firm of Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C. explain the state’s drunk driving laws, DWI charges, and their effects on convicted drivers.

Keep this information about DWI charges in mind when traveling through the state:

  • Class B Misdemeanor DWI: Class B covers most first-offense DWI charges. The penalties include up to six months in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, and a driver’s license suspension for 30 days.
  • DWI chargesClass A Misdemeanor DWI: Class A includes DWI charges when someone under 17 years old is in the vehicle with the impaired driver. It also includes second-offense DWI charges. The penalties include a year in jail, a maximum of $2,000 in fines, and up to one year’s license revocation.  
  • Felony DWI: If serious injuries or death results from a DWI crash, the intoxicated driver faces up to a 10-year prison term. Drivers with multiple DWI convictions also face felony charges.   

At Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C., the criminal defense attorneys draw on more than 75 years of experience to provide strong representation for clients facing DUI and DWI charges. You can rely on their skilled, vigorous advocacy, whether they are arguing a motion to suppress evidence before a judge, negotiating a plea agreement with a prosecutor, or seeking a “not guilty” verdict from a jury. They know what is at stake, so they pursue every avenue to achieve the best outcome for you.

If you are facing DWI charges, seek counsel from a criminal defense attorney at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C. in Lake St. Louis, MO. Call (636) 561-5599 or visit their website to request an attorney consultation appointment today. Get the latest information about the firm on Twitter.

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