It can be a very serious matter when an individual with previous DWI convictions is accused of having committed another DWI. An individual with previous DWI convictions can face serious criminal charges in connection to a DWI allegation. This can be seen in a DWI case that has recently arisen in Missouri.

The case involves a 34-year-old man from Kirksville, Missouri. Reportedly, last Saturday, the man was driving an ATV in Kirksville. Allegedly, police then came into contact with the man. Authorities allege that the man was intoxicated. Allegedly, the man was given a breath test and tested above Missouri's legal limit.

Police arrested the man in connection to this alleged drunk driving incident. According to the article on the Kirksville Daily Express' website which reported this story, the man has two previous DWI convictions. In connection to the above incident, the man reportedly faces multiple criminal charges, including a charge of DWI as a persistent offender (a felony charge). The above-mentioned Kirksville Daily Express article did not mention what specific sentences the man could be given if he is convicted of the charges that he faces. One wonders what will ultimately happen in this case.

As this case illustrates, a person with previous DWI convictions can face serious criminal charges if he or she is accused of committing another DWI. If a person is convicted of felony DWI charges, he or she can be given impactful criminal punishments. Thus, if a person with previous DWI convictions is accused of a DWI crime, having a strong defense can be very important.

Source: Kirksville Daily Express, "Persistent offender arrested for riding ATV while drunk," Feb. 13, 2012