A DWI or DUI in Missouri is a very serious offense. A conviction can carry jail time and long- term life consequences. Possible punishments include jail time, heavy fines, loss of license, impact to your insurance, and employment troubles.

Get a ride home and get some sleep. The next morning, take a picture of your ticket and any supporting information so that it is in your phone, then put it in a safe place. Review your options and know when your court date is. Contact TicketTamer to help you get started at (314) 728- 4444 or info@tickettamer.com.

A DWI or DUI is a serious offense, so it is very understandable to be scared and nervous. TicketTamer is here to help.

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A first-time DWI or DUI is generally charged as a second-degree misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Other penalties can be assessed, however, including license suspension or revocation, probation, community service, ignition interlock, and higher insurance rates. A conviction may also impact your employment and education opportunities. It can even impact your ability to travel outside of the country.

Your drivers’ license will be revoked for one year if you refuse a breath test.

If you have no alcohol related law enforcement contacts in the previous 5 years, you will face a 30-day license suspension followed by 60 days of restricted driving privileges if you fail a chemical test for excessive blood alcohol. If you have a previous offense, you will face a 1-year revocation.

In most states, including Missouri, a DWI and a DUI are the same thing. The terms are used interchangeably to reflect the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of a mind-altering substance.

If the charges against you were filed in State Court, you can find your case on Missouri’s CaseNet (www.courts.mo.gov) by typing in your information name or ticket number. Municipal Court cases can sometimes be found at municourt.net.

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