Class B Misdemeanor Lawyers in St. Louis
Class B misdemeanors, as their name might suggest, are the second-most severe class of misdemeanors under Missouri law. If you have been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor in St. Louis or elsewhere in Missouri, you could be facing up to six months in jail and a fine of as much as $1,000.
You don't have to go through this alone. Contact one of our defense lawyers today at (314) 900-HELP to protect your freedom.
Contacting an award-winning criminal defense law firm in St. Louis, MO, like Combs Watterkotte, can be the difference between having to serve time in jail for your Missouri misdemeanor and getting your charges reduced or even dismissed. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys will analyze every element of your case and look to find favorable outcomes wherever they are.
We believe that communication is key to the attorney-client relationship, which is why whenever you call Combs Waterkotte, we guarantee that you will speak with your attorney, not someone unfamiliar with your case.
Choosing the right legal representation is crucial when facing a Class B misdemeanor charge in St. Louis or throughout Missouri. Combs Waterkotte offers unparalleled expertise and focuses on client satisfaction in everything the firm does.
While they are not the most serious among offenses Class B misdemeanors are still major, falling between petty offenses and felonies. They encompass a range of criminal acts, each having its unique legal implications. See below for examples of Class B misdemeanors in St. Louis and throughout Missouri:
Class B Misdemeanors |
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Filing False Report On Highway Patrol Emergency Telephone System |
Knowingly Move/Remove/Deface Or Destroy Boundary Marker, Bench Mark Or Horizontal Control Monument |
Violation Of Service Of Process - Agents In St Louis City |
Violations Of Licensing Regulations And Procedures For Private Security Personnel And Organizations |
Committed Acts Prohibited By Elected And Appointed Public Officials And Employees - 1St Offense |
Ethics Violation By Elected Official Or Lobbyist- 1St Offense |
Elected/Appointed Official Violate Registration Limitation As Lobbyist-1St Offense |
Commit Prohibited Acts By Members Of General Assembly And Statewide Elected Officials - 1St Offense |
Committed Act Prohibited By Members Of Governing Bodies Of Political Subdivisions - 1St Offense |
Misrepresentation Or Omission Of Facts In Financial Interest Statement |
Commercial Use Of Centralized Voter Registration Database |
Motor Vehicle Fuel Transportation Offense |
Making False Statement Regarding Prior History For Purposes Of School Enrollment |
Provide Emt Services Without A License Or Impersonate An Emt |
Illegaly Use, Sell Or Possess Epinephrine Auto-Injector Device |
Illegal Disposal Of An Epinephrine Auto-Injector Device |
Misusing "911" |
Operate Stretcher Van Service Without Valid License From The Department Of Health And Senior Services |
Violate, Assist Or Enable Another To Violate Any Provision Section 190.525 - 190.537 |
Promoting Sale Of Drug Paraphernalia Or Imitation Controlled Substance |
Offering Bribe To Health Facilities Review Committee - 1St Offense |
Deny Or Interfere With Rights Of A Blind, Deaf Or Physically Disabled Person |
Chasing/Harassing A Service Dog |
Impersonate Person With Disability For The Purpose Of Receiving Accommodation For Service Dog Under Americans With Disabilities Act - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Person Hired As Childcare/Eldercare/Mental Health Worker Failed To Complete Registration Form Within 15 Days Of Employment |
Misuse Of Family Care Registry Information |
Digging Or Removal Of Plants/Plant Parts From Any County/State Highway Or Roadway |
Activities Violation In A Non-Designated Conservation Area |
Filing False Report Regarding Conservation Violation |
Violation Of State Wildlife Statutes Law |
Violation Of Endangered Species Law |
Fraud Related To Geological Work |
Altering Geologist Work - Operation With Expired/Suspended/Revoked Registration |
Violate Provisions Of Section 276.536 Regarding Stockyards/Grain/Produce Exchanges |
Willfully Violated Or Failed To Comply With Sections 290.210- 290.340 Regarding Prevailing Hourly Wages On Public Works |
Failure To Register Motor Vehicle/Trailer Annually With Director Of Revenue |
Owner/Lienholder Failed To Surrender Title Of Reconstructed Vehicle To Department Of Revenue |
Fail To Register Out-Of-State Registered Vehicle/Trailer In Missouri When Missouri Resident |
Fail To Register Commercial Property Carrying Vehicle For Sufficient Gross Weight |
Fail To Register Commercial Passenger Carrying Vehicle For The Seating Capacity |
Fail To Register Commercial Property/Passenger Carrying Vehicle For Beyond Local Operation |
Fail To Register Vehicle As Commercial Motor Vehicle When Vehicle Is So Designed/Constructed/Modified |
Physician Or Other Health Care Practitioner Falsely Verify Or Certify A Disability For A License Plate |
Fraudulently Obtain/Use A Disabled Person License Plate/Windshield Placard |
Improper Certification For Disabled License Plate Or Windshield Placard |
Fail To Return Handicap License Plate/Windshield Placard Of Deceased Person |
Use Handicap License Plate/Placard Without Authorization |
Refusal Of Subpoena From Department Of Revenue/Refusal To Be Sworn/Produce Evidence |
Drive Commercial Vehicle With Willful/Wanton Disregard For Safety |
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Under Influence Of Controlled Substance |
Possess Fraudulent Document/Photocopy/Mobile Image As Insurance Identification Card |
Failed To Report Accident To Department Of Revenue Within 30/10 Days |
Refused To Surrender Driver License/Registration To Department Of Revenue When License Suspended Or Revoked |
Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 - 25 Miles Per Hour) |
Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Miles Per Hour Or More) |
Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner |
Change Lanes When Movement Could Not Be Made With Safety On Roadway Having 3 Or More Lanes - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Failed To Obey Official Signs Temporarily Designating Lanes- Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Made U-Turn/Left Turn On Divided Highway Not At Intersection/Interchange/Any Signed Location - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Failed To Drive Within Single Lane On Roadway Having 3 Or More Lanes - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Drove Wrong Direction On Highway Divided Into Two Or More Roadways - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Failed To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Drove In Center Lane Of 3 Lane Roadway When View Obstructed Or Not Clear Of Traffic - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Failed To Drive In Right Hand Lane Of Roadway With 3 Or More Lanes When Traveling At Speed Less Than Normal - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Failed To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In The Same Direction - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Truck More Than 48,000 Pounds Fail To Drive In Right Hand Lane Of Roadway With 3 Or More Lanes - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Fail To Place Vehicle Not In Motion As Near Right Hand Side Of Highway As Practicable - Causes Immediate Threat Of An Accident |
Unlawfully Use A Traffic Signal Preemption System To Control Traffic |
Transport Hazardous Material In/Through Highway Tunnel - 1St Offense |
Illegally Parked A Vehicle Containing Hazardous Material Within 300 Feet Of Any Highway Tunnel - 1St Offense |
Nonregistration Of A Vessel |
Permit Operation Of A Boat Without Registration |
Expired Registration |
Numbers Not Displayed On Both Sides Of Vessel |
Violation Of The 60 Day Reciprocity Of Watercraft |
Registration Decals Not Displayed On Watercraft |
Missing Or Illegible Registration Numbers On Watercraft |
Registration Numbers Not Spaced Properly On Watercraft |
Registration Not Aboard - Vessel |
Registration Not Displayed On Vessel |
Improper Numbers Displayed On Vessel |
Registration Number Not Contrasting In Color On Watercraft |
Improper Size Or Placement Of Registration Numbers |
Number Other Than Registration Number Displayed On Bow |
Improper Registration Of Vessel |
Altering/Removing Outboard Motor Identification Number |
Displaying Numbers Other Than Awarded |
Notification Of Change Of Address |
Failure To Furnish Department Of Revenue Notice Of Transfer |
Failure To Furnish Department Of Revenue Notice Of Destruction |
Failure To Furnish Department Of Revenue Notice Of Abandonment |
No Muffling Device - Vessel |
Sound Exceeding 86 Decibels |
Navigation Bulb Burned Out |
Displaying Lights Other Than Prescribed On Watercraft |
Not Displaying Navigation Lights |
Insufficient Personal Flotation Devices |
Personal Flotation Device In Non-Serviceable Condition |
Not United States Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device |
Personal Flotation Devices Not Readily Accessible |
No Ventilation Of Watercraft |
Improper Watercraft Ventilation |
Insufficient Number Of Watercraft Fire Extinguishers |
Watercraft Fire Extinguisher Not United States Coast Guard Approved |
Watercraft Fire Extinguisher Not In Serviceable Condition |
No Watercraft Sound Producing Device |
Watercraft Sound Producing Device Non-Serviceable |
No Watercraft Bell |
Watercraft Bell Not Serviceable |
Failure To Terminate Due To Overloading Of Watercraft |
Failure To Terminate Due To Insufficient Personal Flotation Device |
Failure To Terminate Due To Insufficient Fire Extinguisher |
Parasailing Violation Without Observer Or Between Sunset And Sunrise |
Towing Skier Without A Mirror Or An Observer |
Towing Skier Between The Hours Of Sunset And Sunrise |
Skiing Between The Hours Of Sunset And Sunrise |
Towing Skier So As To Make The Skier Collide With Any Object |
Manipulating Skis Or Similar Device To Collide With Object Or Person |
Under Age Operator Of Motorboat Not Under Direct Supervision |
Operating Motor Boat While Under 14 Years Of Age |
Obstruction To Navigation So As To Endanger Operation Of Watercraft |
Mark Waterways So As To Endanger Operation Of Watercraft |
Mark Waterways So As To Conflict With Prescribed Marking System |
Operated Vessel In Violation Of Regulatory Markers |
Moore/Fasten/Tamper/Remove/Obstruct/Interfere With Regulatory Marker |
Operate Motorboat, Vessel, Watercraft Exceeding 30 Miles Per Hour 0Ne-Half Hour After Sunset Or One Hour Prior To Sunrise On Designated Waterways |
Operating Motorboat In Careless Or Imprudent Manner |
Excessive Rate Of Speed Of Watercraft |
Failure To Exercise Highest Degree Of Care Of Watercraft |
Excess Of Slow/No Wake Speed Within 100 Feet Of Dock/Pier/Occupied Anchored Boat Or Buoyed Restricted Area |
Fail To Dislay/Improper Display Of Specified Ski Flag From 11 O'Clock A.M. To Sunset |
Knowingly Operate Watercraft In Excess Of Slow-No Wake Speed Within Fifty Yards Of A Vessel Displaying Red Flag |
Allowing Person To Ride On Gunwale/Top Of Seat/Back Railing/Decking Over Bow Or Back Of Boat |
Operate Vessel On Lake Without Boating Safety Identification Card |
No Permit For Regatta/Race/Parade/Exhibition/Tournament |
Failure To Stop Or Obey Reasonable Direction Of Water Patrol Officer Or To Yield To Emergency Watercraft |
Did Not Render Assistance After A Watercraft Accident |
Failure To Give Name And Address After Watercraft Accident |
Failure To Report Watercraft Accident Or Collision |
Operate Personal Watercraft In An Unsafe, Reckless Or Imprudent Manner |
Operate Personal Watercraft In Excess Of Slow No-Wake Speed Within 50 Feet Of Any Vessel Or Person In/On Water |
Pull Person On Water Skis, Surfboard Or Similar Device Behind Personal Watercraft Without Observer/Approved Mirror |
Operate Personal Watercraft Without All Persons Aboard Wearing Personal Flotation Device Approved By United States Coastguard |
Lanyard Type Of Engine Cutoff Switch Not Attached To Person'S Body, Clothing Or Personal Flotation Device While Operating Watercraft |
Authorize Or Knowingly Permit Operation Of Personal Watercraft In Violation Of Section 306.142 |
Operating Personal Watercraft Without Supervision While Under 14 Years Of Age |
Failure To Keep Rental Records Of Watercraft |
Allowing Rental Boat To Depart Premises Without Required Equipment |
Any Person Who Refuses Or Interferes With Any Inspection Of Boat/Vessel For Compliance With Watercraft Regulations |
Obstruct/Impede Flow Of Traffic On Waters Of This State - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Improper Registration Of Outboard Motor |
Fail To Keep Proper/Made False Motor Carrier Driver'S Record- Exceeded Maximum Driving Time |
Operate As Motor Carrier Without Medical Certificate |
Fail To Remain With/Attend Motor Carrier Vehicle Transporting Hazardous Material |
Smoked/Carried Lighted Cigarette Within 25 Feet Of Motor Carrier Vehicle Transporting Hazardous Materials |
Fail To Properly Mark Motor Carrier Vehicle Transporting Hazardous Materials |
Driver Under 21 Years Of Age Transported Hazardous Material |
Driver Used Radar Detector While In Commercial Motor Vehicle |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle Equipped With Or Contained A Radar Detector |
Required Or Permitted Driver To Operate Commerical Motor Vehicle Equipped With Or Containing A Radar Detector |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle With Improper/Defective Lights/Signaling Device/Reflector Or Electric Devices |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle With Vision Reducing Damage/Vision Discoloration/Glazing Covered |
Fail To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/Maintain Required Brake System |
Fail To Properly Install/Protect/Cover Battery Or Wiring On Motor Carrier Vehicle |
Fail To Properly Mount/Secure/Vent/Maintain Fuel Tank/Lines On Motor Carrier Vehicle |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle With 5Th Wheel In Position To Interfere With Safety/Weight |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle On Tires With Fabric Exposed/Inferior Load Rate/Groove Depth |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle With Wipers Not In Condition To Provide Clear Driver Vision |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle In Ice/Snow/Frost Conditions Without A Defrosting Device |
Fail To Display Red Flag/Lamp On Projection Exceeding 4 Feet From Motor Carrier Vehicle |
Fail To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With Mirrors Capable Of Reflecting Clear Rear View |
Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle With Improper/Defective Tow Bar/5Th Wheel/Saddle Mount Or Pintle |
Fail To Equip Motor Carrier Power Unit With Fire Extinguisher Properly Filled/Accessible |
Fail To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With Devices To Assure Load Would Not Shift/Fall |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle Or Trailer That Was Declared Out-Of-Service For Inadequate/Defective Equip/Hazardous Material Markings |
Miscellaneous Federal Motor Carrier Code - Any Federal Motor Carrier Charge Not Itemized In This Section Shall Be Assigned This Code |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle While Driver Is Subject To An Out-Of-Service Order |
Operate/Display Motor Carrier Vehicle Knowing Defect In Exhaust Could Be Hazardous To Occupant |
Operating Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Seatbelt |
Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/Axle/Wheel/Rim Or Steering System |
Fail To Stop Person Under 21 From Drinking/Possessing Intoxicating Liquor |
Trespassing 1St Degree (Gambling Boat) |
Present False Id To Gain Entry To Gamblng Boat, Cash Check, Verify Person Is Legitimately Entitled To Be Present On Boat -1St Offense |
Person Under The Age Of 21 Years Making/Attempt To Make A Wager While On An Excursion Gambling Boat - 1St Offense |
Aid Person < Age Of 21 Years In Entering Gambling Boat Or Make/Attempt To Make Wager While On Such Boat - 1St Offense |
Permitting A Person Under The Age Of 21 Years To Make A Wager - 1St Offense |
Licensee Exchange Tokens Etc. For Use On Gambling Boat For Anything Of Value Except Wagers Or Exchange Of Money Or Pay For Food Or Drink |
Operating Lodging Establishment Without A License |
Failure To Notify An Operator Of An Underground Facility When Excavating |
Perform Or Require Another To Perform Activities Within 10 Feet Of High Voltage Overhead Lines |
Load/Fire Explosives Or Direct/Order/Cause Individual To Load/Fire Explosives Without Valid Blaster'S License Or Without Supervision Of Individual With Blaster'S License - 1St Offense |
Violate Fire Protection Ordinance-1St Class Counties |
Knowingly Violate, Participate In Or Accessory To Violate Any Provisions Regarding "Occupational Therapy Practice Act" |
Engage In Or Offer To Engage In Perfusion Without A Valid Clinical Perfusionist License |
Acting As A Certified Clinical Perfusionist Without A Valid Certificate |
Violation Of Acupuncture Law |
Fraudulently Misrepresent One'S Self As A Parent (Regarding Tattoo) |
Knowingly Tattoo/Brand/Body Pierce A Minor Without Written Consent Of Minor'S Parent - 1St Offense |
Tattoo/Brand/Body Pierce Person Under The Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor Or Controlled Substance - 1St Offense |
Obtain License To Practice Podiatric Medicine By False Statements/Presenting Fraudulent Diploma/Certificate/License |
Practicing/Advertising As Physical Therapist Without License |
Practicing/Advertising As Physical Therapist Assistant Without License Or Use Such Letters/Abbreviations/Title |
Violate Any Provision Of Sections 337.600 To 337.689 Regarding Social Work |
Violation Of Sections 337.700 - 337.739 - Violation Of Regulations On Marital And Family Therapists/Provisional Marital And Family Therapists |
Person Or Business Entity Violate Provisions Of Sections 339.010-.180 And 339.710-.860 Regarding Real Estate |
Manager Or Member Or Officer Or Partner Or Agent Of Business Entity Participate In/Accessory To Violation Of Provisions Of Sections 339.010-.180 And 339.710-.860 Regarding Real Estate |
Fraudulently Obtain Or Attempt To Obtain Real Estate Appraiser'S License Or Practice As An Appraiser Without A License |
Violates Or Personally Participates Or Is An Accessory To Any Violation Of Sections 339.500-339.549 |
Operating As An Audiologist Without A License |
Operating As A Speech Or Language Pathologist Without A License |
Violation Of Speech Or Language Pathologist Or Clinical Audiologist Provisions |
Practicing As Speech Pathologist Or Audiologist Without A License |
Engage In Practice Of Fitting Hearing Instruments Or Advertise Practice Without A Valid License |
Violation Of Regulations For Hearing Instruments/Hearing Instrument Specialists/Licensed Audiologists |
Failure/Refusal To Submit Books/Records Of Limited Liability Company To The Secretary Of State |
Failure To File Amendment To A Certificate Of Limited Partnership In A Timely Manner |
Fraudulently Pledging Or Selling Property (Value Less Than $50) |
Unlawful Transaction Of Business By An Insurance Company |
Fail To Pay Assessment When Due Or Fail To Comply With Plan Of Operation By Member Insurer |
Surplus Lines Licensee Who Represents Or Aids Nonadmitted Insurer In Violation Or Sections 384.011 To 384.071 |
Purchase Metal Belonging To Cemetery, Political Subdivision, Cooperative Or Utility |
Person/Firm/Corporation Or Officer/Agent - Violation Of The Provisions Of Chapter 411 Regarding Grain Warehousing |
Failure To Provide Notice Referencing Mechanic'S Lien |
Intentionally Making A False Statement In An Unclaimed Property Report |
Knowingly Releasing Information From Closed Judicial Record |
Violation Of Grand Jury Oath |
Sexual Misconduct - 1St Degree - 1St Offense |
Sexual Conduct With A Nursing Facility Resident Or Vulnerable Person - 2Nd Deg |
Prostitution |
Patronizing Prostitution - 18 Years Of Age Or Older |
Unlawful Transaction With Child |
Reckless Burning Or Exploding |
Property Damage - 2Nd Degree |
Trespass - 1St Degree |
Trespass On Real Property |
Altering Or Removing Item Number To Deprive Lawful Owner |
Identity Theft Or Attempted Identity Theft - 1St Offense |
Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 1 - Carries Concealed |
Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 6 - Discharge Into School, Courthouse Or Church |
Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 7 - Discharge Along Highway Or Into Outbuilding |
Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 8 - Carry Into Church, Election Precinct, Government Building |
Possession Of A Defaced Firearm |
Failed To Leave Premises When Asked By A Peace Officer While Carrying Concealed Weapon - 3Rd Offense |
Gambling With Child Less Than 17 Years Of Age |
Failure To Report Child Filmed In An Act Of Sexual Conduct |
Peace Disturbance - 1St Offense |
Disrupt A House Of Worship - 1St Offense |
Unlawful Assembly |
Drunkenness Or Drinking In Certain Prohibited Places |
Unlawful Funeral Protest - 1St Offense |
Making A False Declaration |
Making False Report |
False Impersonation |
Simulating Legal Process |
Filing A Nonconsensual Common Law Lien |
Interference With Legal Process |
Improper Communication |
Misconduct In Selecting Or Summoning A Juror |
Obstructing Government Operations |
Dwi |
Bac |
Bac - Cmv (.04 - .079) |
Bwi |
Boating Bac |
Unlawful Use Of Water Skis And Surfboards - Reckless Or Negligent Manner |
Unlawful Use Of Water Skis And Surfboards - While Intoxicated Or Under The Influence |
Negligent Operation Of A Vessel - 1St Offense |
Abandonment Of An Airtight Or Semiairtight Icebox |
Animal Neglect Or Abandonment - 2Nd Offense |
Owner/Possessor'S Dog Bites Person/Domestic Animal (2Nd Or Subsequent Bite) |
Knowingly/Intentionally Releasing An Animal - 1St Offense |
Interfering With Lawful Hunting, Fishing Or Trapping 2Nd Degree |
Fish/Hunt/Trap Or Retrieve Wildlife From Private Land Without Permission From Owner/Lessee |
Drive/Flush Game From Private Land Or Discharge Firearm At Driven/Flushed Game |
Intentionally Inhale/Smell The Fumes Or Induce Another To Inhale/Smell The Fumes Of Any Solvents |
Induce Symptoms Of Intoxication/Possess Solvent/Possess Or Use Alcoholic Beverage Vaporizer |
Intentionally Possess/Buy Solvent To Induce/Aid Another In Violating 579.097-099 |
Distribution Of Prescription Medication On School Property |
Possession Of Prescription Medication On School Property - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Holds A Commission As Peace Officer - Not Licensed For Such |
Knowingly Grants/Continues Commission As Peace Officer Without Valid License |
Purposely Violate Provisions Of Chapter 590 (Regarding Peace Officers) |
School Protection Officer, Under Section 160.665, Fails To Maintain Control Of Firearm On School Property |
Fail To Expunge Information Or Releases Arrest Information Ordered Expunged |
Misrepresent Inspection Station/Manufacturer/Possession Of Illegal Inspection - Prior Offender; Use Of Illegal Certificate Of Registration/Operation Of Vehicle Without Inspection -3Rd Offense |
Pursuant To Sections 644.006 - 644.164, Knowingly Make False Statement, Representation Or Certification In Application/Renders Inaccurate Device |
Engaging In Lead Abatement Project While License Is Suspended Or Revoked |
Violation Of Anemometer (Wind Speed) Tower Regulations |