Missouri Third-Offense DWI Lawyer

Felony DWI Defense Across Missouri | Attorney Andrew Brumitt

A third-offense DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Missouri is a felony offense under RSMo § 577.010—a charge that can lead to years in prison, loss of your driver’s license for a decade, and a permanent felony record. At this stage, the State classifies you as a “persistent offender,” meaning prosecutors will pursue the maximum penalties allowed by law.

At Brumitt Legal, attorney Andrew Brumitt personally handles every felony DWI from start to finish. No associates or assistants—just one experienced trial lawyer fighting the government’s case head-on. Andrew knows how to expose weak evidence, challenge chemical testing, and protect your rights in both criminal court and the Missouri Department of Revenue administrative process.

Attorney Andrew Brumitt has had numerous felony DWI’s amended to misdemeanors and in some of the toughest counties across the State of Missouri. This can be a life-changing result.

A third DWI threatens your freedom, career, and civil rights. Acting fast is critical to protecting your future.

Consequences of a Third-Offense DWI in Missouri (RSMo § 577.010)

A third DWI conviction in Missouri is charged as a Class E Felony and designates you as a Persistent Offender. Penalties include:

  • Up to 4 years in prison (with a mandatory minimum of 30 days served in jail or 480 hours of community service)

  • Fines up to $10,000

  • 10-year driver’s-license denial under the Missouri Department of Revenue and NO eligibility for a Limited Driving Privilege if it is due to a felony.

  • Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for reinstatement or limited privileges

  • Mandatory SATOP completion (Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program)

  • SR-22 insurance filing with drastically higher premiums

  • Permanent felony record—not eligible for expungement under Missouri law

  • Loss of firearm ownership rights and certain professional licenses

  • Vehicle impoundment or installation of an IID as a probation condition

  • Severe employment, housing, and reputation consequences

If your BAC was 0.15 or higher, if a child was in the vehicle, or if an accident caused injury or death, prosecutors can pursue Aggravated or Chronic Offender enhancements, which elevate the charge to a Class D or Class C Felony—punishable by 7 to 15 years in prison or more.

How Andrew Brumitt Builds a Felony DWI Defense

Felony DWI cases require immediate, aggressive action. Andrew Brumitt conducts a comprehensive review of both the current arrest and every prior conviction the State is using to enhance charges.

He investigates:

  • Whether prior convictions were constitutionally valid and admissible for enhancement

  • Legality of the traffic stop and whether officers had reasonable suspicion or probable cause

  • Field sobriety test administration per NHTSA standards

  • Accuracy and maintenance of breath or blood tests (including operator certification and calibration records)

  • Chain of custody and lab handling errors

  • Dash-cam or body-cam footage revealing rights violations

  • Miranda and due-process issues

Andrew’s goal is to identify legal and evidentiary flaws early—often leading to dismissal of enhancements, charge reductions, or acquittal. When appropriate, he negotiates treatment-based or alternative sentencing plans that prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration.

Felony DWI License Revocation in Missouri

A third DWI triggers both:

  1. A felony criminal case in the county where you were charged, and

  2. A 10-year denial of driving privileges by the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Administrative Consequences

  • Ten-year denial of license under § 302.060(9) RSMo

  • No Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) available until you serve a portion of the denial period and complete court-ordered requirements

  • To reinstate later, you must complete SATOP, install an Ignition Interlock Device, and show proof of SR-22 insurance

Criminal Case Penalties

Because a third DWI is a felony, you face state-prison exposure and multi-year probation terms after release. Courts often require substance-abuse treatment, continuous alcohol monitoring, and proof of sobriety throughout probation.

Andrew Brumitt handles both the criminal and administrative processes together to maximize your chances of keeping your freedom and eventually reinstating your driving privileges.

Why a Felony DWI Demands Immediate Representation

A third DWI conviction is a permanent felony offense that cannot be expunged. It affects your civil rights, employment eligibility, and professional licensure forever. Early intervention lets Andrew Brumitt:

  • Challenge the use of prior convictions for enhancement

  • File motions to suppress unlawful evidence or testing

  • Negotiate for reduced charges or alternative sentencing

  • Protect your constitutional rights at every stage

Charged with a Third-Offense DWI in Missouri? Call Andrew Brumitt Now.

A felony DWI can destroy your future—but you still have options. Attorney Andrew Brumitt fights both the criminal and administrative sides of your case and gives you direct access to your lawyer throughout the process.

Call (314) 448-0914 or fill out the DWI Questionnaire for a free, confidential consultation.
Brumitt Legal defends clients in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Boone County, Greene County, Jackson County, and throughout Missouri.

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