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Posted Jan 19th, 2012
I have been arrested for my 5th DWI. I was arrested and spent 5 days in jail then posted bond. I do
not have a job and have to appear in court.

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I would like to know what could happen.
Legal Topic Area: DUI/DWI in MO

Theoretically, you could be charged with a class B Felony of Driving While Intoxicated--Chronic Offender. The range of punishment on such an offense is 5-15 years in the Department of Corrections, and you are not parole eligible until after you serve 2 years. You most likely will not be appointed a public defender, since you posted bail. You will need to retain private counsel. As to your Missouri Driver License, most likely, if you are found guilty, your driving privileges will be permanently denied.

Andrew D. Popplewell
Eng & Woods Law Firm
903 E. Ash
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-4190
573-874-4192 (fax)
apopplewell@engandwoods.com

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Answered on Jan 19th, 2012 at 1:10pm