In Missouri, driving while intoxicated
(DWI) is illegal, and Missouri's DWI law states that a person
commits the crime of driving while intoxicated if they operate
a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illegal
drugs, and/or medication - regardless of his or her blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) level. If your BAC level is .08 percent or
above, you're deemed legally intoxicated. Chapters 302 and 577
of the Missouri Revised Statutes state it is a criminal offense
to operate a motor vehicle at or above .08 percent BAC. But you
can also be convicted for DWI with BAC levels lower than .08 percent
if an officer can determine your driving was impaired by alcohol,
illegal drugs or medication.
Consequences
DWI
is a criminal charge in Missouri. You won't just get a ticket
- you can land in jail, lose your license and pay significant
fines and legal expenses. Here are some of the consequences if
you are caught driving while intoxicated:
