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If you are facing a felony DUI charge in Missouri based on prior offenses, you are dealing with one of the most serious DUI situations under Missouri law. These cases involve prison exposure, long-term license consequences, and permanent felony records if not handled correctly from the outset.
Although many people search for a DUI attorney, Missouri legally charges these cases as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). DUI and DWI are commonly used interchangeably by the public, but felony DUI charges in Missouri are driven by the number and classification of prior intoxication-related traffic convictions, not the wording used.
Kissell Law Group has more than 17 years of experience defending serious DUI and DWI cases statewide, including felony-level charges carrying substantial incarceration exposure.
Missouri law elevates DUI charges to felony status when a person has accumulated a sufficient number of qualifying prior intoxication-related traffic convictions, as defined by RSMo §§ 577.001, 577.010, and 577.023.
In these cases:
Felony DUI cases based on priors are prosecuted aggressively and require immediate, experienced defense.
Statute: RSMo § 577.023
Felony DUI cases based on prior offenses carry real prison exposure. Early strategy decisions matter.
Felony DUI cases involve mandatory incarceration considerations under RSMo § 577.023. While sentencing outcomes vary by jurisdiction and facts, prison exposure becomes very real once a felony conviction is entered.
As a result, avoiding or reducing felony classification is often the primary defense objective. This may include:
Felony DUI cases are not resolved through assumptions or shortcuts.
In prior-based felony DUI cases, prior convictions are often the battlefield.
Experienced defense focuses on whether:
Successfully excluding or reclassifying prior convictions can:
This analysis is technical and must be done early.
Felony DUI convictions carry severe driver’s license consequences under RSMo §§ 302.060 and 302.525, including:
The criminal case and license case are separate and must be addressed strategically.
Missouri law requires the use of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in felony DUI cases during any period of driving privilege, probation, or reinstatement under RSMo § 302.309.
IID compliance is mandatory. Violations can result in additional sanctions or incarceration.
Drivers holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) face particularly severe consequences in felony DUI cases.
Under Missouri law and incorporated federal regulations, including RSMo § 302.700 et seq.:
For CDL holders, felony DUI cases require immediate, specialized defense.
Felony DUI cases demand precision, preparation, and experience. Effective defense often involves:
These cases are serious, but they are not hopeless.
Every felony DUI case begins with a free consultation. Our team gathers detailed information immediately so the matter can be evaluated accurately. All felony cases are reviewed internally, including attorney review, before representation is offered.
Clients can expect:
We are selective in the felony cases we accept and approach them with the seriousness they demand.
If you are facing a felony DUI charge in Missouri based on prior offenses, time is critical. Early mistakes can lock in felony exposure and prison risk that cannot be undone later.
Contact Kissell Law Group today to discuss your situation and understand what options may be available.