Kansas City DUI Penalties

Kansas & Missouri DWI Penalties

In Kansas, a driver will be charged with driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content is .08% or greater. Both the first and second offenses will be charged as misdemeanors. Misdemeanor DUI penalties include up to a year in jail and up to $1,750 in fines. The following third and fourth offenses will likely be felony charges. Felony DUI charges carry harsher penalties and long-term consequences.

Some factors affecting the severity of the punishment include how many prior DWI convictions are on your record, your blood alcohol content, and whether you had a DUI involving an accident. The consequences you may be facing could have devastating effects on your future. That is why having a Kansas City DUI attorney fighting for your rights is vital.

Be backed by a lawyer who knows how to fight DUI charges, schedule a consultation with a Kansas City lawyer today!

DUI Penalties in Kansas

1st Conviction

• Misdemeanor, Class B
• Jail sentence of up to 6 months, $750 to $1,000.00 fine.
• Suspends driver's license for 30 days to one year, followed by an ignition interlock
• Mandatory alcohol evaluation and counseling/treatment

2nd Conviction

• Misdemeanor, Class A
• Jail sentence of 90 days to one year, $1,250.00 to $1,750.00 fine.
• Must serve at least five days of the sentence (work release or house arrest is possible after 48 hours)
• Suspends driver's license for one year, followed by an ignition interlock
• Mandatory alcohol evaluation and counseling/treatment

3rd or Subsequent Conviction

• Level 6 nonperson felony
• Must participate in mandatory post-release supervision
• Suspends driver's license for one year, followed by an ignition interlock
• Mandatory alcohol evaluation and counseling/treatment

Reinstatement of driving privileges may require the installation of an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you own or operate.

Missouri DUI Sentences

First Offense - Class B Misdemeanor

• JAIL: Up to a maximum of 6 months imprisonment
• FINE: Up to $500.00
• PROBATION: Two years with conditions to complete a substance abuse evaluation and education/treatment, community service hours, and/or random testing for alcohol.
• SUSPENSION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES: 30-day suspension of driving privileges followed by a 60-day restricted driving period, or 90 days ignition interlock restricted privileges.

Second Offense - Class A Misdemeanor

• JAIL: Up to a maximum of one-year imprisonment (must serve at least 10 days in jail if the prior offense was within 5 years).
• FINE: Up to $1,000.00
• PROBATION: Two years with similar conditions as above.
• REVOCATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES: One-year revocation depending on the date of the prior occurrence and ignition interlock (5-year denial of driver's license if a second conviction within 5 years).

Third or Subsequent Offense - Felony

• JAIL: Up to fifteen years in prison (must serve at least 30 days to 2 years depending on the number of prior offenses).
• FINE: Up to $5,000.00
• PROBATION: 2 to 5 years with the Missouri Department of Corrections with similar conditions as above.
• REVOCATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES: 10-year denial of driver's license.

If your driver's license has been suspended due to a DUI charge, you may be eligible to request a driver's license hearing and apply for a hardship license.