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What is DWI Assault in Missouri?
Being charged with DWI/DUI in Missouri is a serious matter, but when a DWI results in an accident that causes serious injury to another individual, the charges can escalate to DWI assault. Even if the injured individual was a friend or family member, if they were in the vehicle or outside it, you could be facing felony charges.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you might be looking at charges that could include up to 15 years in prison. DWI assault charges in Missouri are serious offenses that you don’t want to face alone. A skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney might be the difference between freedom and imprisonment. The Combs Waterkotte legal team has more than 40 years of experience and has successfully handled over 10,000 cases just like yours.
You don't have to go through this alone. Contact one of our lawyers today at (314) 900-HELP to protect your future.
In Missouri, DWI assault is the act of causing serious physical injury or harm to another individual while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. DWI assault is classified as either second-degree or first-degree assault, depending on the extent of the injuries and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- Second-Degree Assault: Typically involves accidents where the injuries are serious but non-life-threatening. If the accident involved a “special victim” (police, emergency personnel, probation or parole officer, etc.), it’s a class B felony. For other scenarios, it’s a class D felony.
- First-Degree Assault: A more serious charge, often applied when the injuries are life-threatening or if you’ve had a pattern of reckless behavior or a prior DWI conviction. This is a class B felony, unless a special victim is injured. Then it’s a class A felony.
Additional Penalties for DWI Assault in Missouri
In addition to prison sentences ranging from 1 to 20 years, penalties could include, depending on the circumstances of your DWI assault case:
- Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Installation
- Automatic License Revocation/Suspension
- Long-Term Restrictions of Driving Privileges
Call Combs Waterkotte for Help in Your Missouri DWI Assault Case
If you’ve been arrested for DWI assault in Missouri, don’t leave your future to chance. Reach out to a trusted DWI/DUI defense attorney right now who can help you navigate the complexities of your case and fight for the best possible outcome. Call Combs Waterkotte immediately at (314) 900-HELP or reach out online to schedule a free, confidential consultation with an expert criminal defense attorney.
Check below for more information on Combs Waterkotte's Missouri DWI/DUI defense and types of cases:
- Aggravated DWI
- Celebrity and Public Official/High Profile DWI Cases
- DWI With Child Endangerment
- Unlawful Police Stops
- DWI Serious Injury
- DWI Resulting in Death
- Open Container Violations
- Boating While Intoxicated
- DWI/DUI
- Hit and Run DWI
- Felony DWI
- CDL DWIs
- DWI First Offense
- DWI Second Offense
- DWI Accidents
- DWI With Drugs
- DWI With Marijuana
