What Happens in St. Louis County When You Have a DWI and Accident?

Arrested in St. Louis County for a DWI and accident? If you injure another person while drinking and driving, then you can face multiple felony DWI charges.

Anthony Bretz has over 17 years of experience defending clients in DWI cases in the St. Louis County area. He understands the risks involved and knows how to challenge the State's evidence and give his clients the best shot at avoiding prison and losing their driver license.

Contact Felony DWI Attorney Anthony Bretz now to protect your rights.

Felony DWI-Serious Physical Injury

If you injure another person while drinking and driving, then you can be charged with multiple DWIs, including a felony DWI offense for Serious Physical Injury.

This is hard for many to understand as it is two DWI charges for the same set of facts. It's easier to think of the second charge as a vehicular assault charge involving alcohol. Usually the prosecutor will dismiss one of the charges if a plea is worked out.

So What Does This Mean For You?

If you cause the injury of another person while driving impaired, then you can expect to be charged with a class D felony for the offense of DWI with a Serious Physical Injury; plus, an additional DWI charge for the actual act of driving while intoxicated.

This second charge could be enhanced to a felony dwi if you have have any prior DWIs.

Either way, whether it's your first DWI (up to 6 months in Jail) or a third DWI (up to 4 years in prison), you will be facing up to 7 years on the class D felony DWI for the serious physical injury charge.

Civil Losses?

Aside from your criminal DWI case, and the Administrative Hearing or Breathalyzer Refusal Petition For Review, you could also face civil consequences if the injured party sues you for medical damages.

Whether it is a first offense DWI or your Fifth DWI, if you injure another person in an accident where alcohol is involved, then you need the competent representation that only a DWI Attorney can provide you. Call Anthony Bretz in order to discuss your options.