Third Missouri DWI

HAVE YOU BEEN ARRESTED FOR A 3rd DWI?

A third DWI in Missouri carries significant consequences. Your freedom is at stake and the lawyer you choose could mean avoiding jail. You need a lawyer who knows how to analyze your driving record and prior DWI history in order to design a proper defense.

You ONLY have 15 days to file a Request for an Administrative Hearing or a Petition for Review in order to prevent your driver's license from being suspended or revoked. Contact Bretz Legal today for a Free Consulation.

How Many DWIs is a Felony in Missouri?

A 3rd DWI is a felony charge known as a DWI Persistent Offender in Missouri. With it comes tougher penalties if you are found guilty. Even if you get probation , you will still have to serve a month in jail or complete 60 days of community service. You also risk losing your license for 10 Years, up to a $10,000 fine, spending 30 days to 1 year in jail or up to 4 years in prison, and continuous alcohol monitoring as well as higher insurance premiums. For more information about Felony DWI penalties see our Missouri DWI Laws page.

A third DWI offense requires a dedicated and experienced Felony DWI Attorney to protect your rights. Anthony Bretz has spent over 17 years representing clients charged with Felony DWI's in St. Louis County, Jefferson County, and St. Charles County. He has succeeded in getting his clients' Felony DWI charges reduced to Misdemeanors or dismissed outright.

How to Avoid Jail Time for 3rd DWI?

Anthony Bretz has honed his skills in the courtroom and understands what it takes to help his clients succeed, including giving his clients their best opportunity to avoid jail time for a 3rd DWI.

DWI Legal Strategies

Successful legal strategies for DWI offenses often include a combination of the following: challenging the basis for the underlying stop, examining the written reports and video evidence to cross-examine the officer about his training, observations, and administration and grading of Field Sobriety Tests, challenging the breathalyzer results and accuracy of the breathalyzer machine. Other strategies involve questioning the blood sample gathering for compliance with state requirements and making sure the chain-of-custody is followed; and, determining whether you may have any medical conditions which could mimic intoxication or make you ineligible for field sobriety tests.

If you've been arrested with a felony DWI, including a 3rd DWI, you need to have an aggressive DWI Defense Attorney representing you before you go to court.