Missouri Laws 577.015 – Operating an aircraft while intoxicated — penalties
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1. A person commits the offense of operating an aircraft while intoxicated if he or she, while in an intoxicated condition, knowingly operates any aircraft or knowingly acts as a copilot, flight engineer or flight navigator for an aircraft while in operation.
2. The offense of operating an aircraft while intoxicated is:
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 15 days | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 577.015
- intoxicated condition: when a person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drug, or any combination thereof. See Missouri Laws 577.001
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(1) A class C misdemeanor;
(2) A class A misdemeanor if the person has previously been found guilty of the offense of operating an aircraft while intoxicated or with an excessive blood alcohol content, or any offense committed in another jurisdiction which, if committed in this state, would be the offense of operating an aircraft with excessive blood alcohol content or while intoxicated.