When the police charge you with a DUI, it can be an issue. When they charge you with a DUI and already have one or more DUIs on your record, it can be a serious issue. A DUI can change the way you enjoy your rights, future, and freedoms, which is why it is so...
Do you know when you’ve drunk too much to drive?
Everyone knows that driving while intoxicated is a very bad idea. Not only can it land you in jail and get your driver’s license suspended, but it also puts your life – and the lives of everyone on the road with you – at risk. What fewer people know, however, is...
Defending against DWI charges starts when you’re pulled over
Even though a police officer must have probable cause to pull you over, this doesn’t always happen. You could soon find yourself on the side of the road, waiting for the officer to approach your window. If they suspect that you’re under the influence of alcohol,...
DWI suspect charged with striking ambulance, injuring occupants
Most Missouri residents understand that he state has placed specific limits on the level of alcohol that a person is allowed to have in his or her blood stream while operating a motor vehicle. The missing piece of the DWI puzzle for most Missourians is the heavy...
Summer has a high rate of drunk driving incidents
Missouri summers are full of fun activities such as swimming, barbecues and outdoor sports. Unfortunately, summers can also bring a very dangerous activity to our state’s roadways: driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or...
Over the aggravated DWI limit? Work to defend yourself
You and your friends went out for a drink, but it was the same as any other time you'd done so. You all gathered together and decided who was the least intoxicated, and you thought that you were the safest to drive. In fact, you didn't feel drunk at all.Unfortunately,...
Does Missouri allow passengers to drink alcohol in moving cars?
Drunk driving is extremely dangerous, which is why there are so many laws that try to combat it. Interestingly, Missouri is one of only a few states that allow those who are not driving to possess open containers of alcohol inside their vehicles.Keep in mind that your...
Watch out for the dangers of drinking on Blackout Wednesday
Thanksgiving is here, so it's time to talk again about the dangers of drunk driving. Thanksgiving is one of the heaviest drinking days of the year, which can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, it can also be extremely dangerous if people choose to get behind the wheels...
What should you know about getting a DWI in Missouri?
You and your friends went out for a night on the town to celebrate turning 21. Like most young people, you went out with a designated driver who ended up partaking in the activities and being unable to drive you home.Of everyone, you felt you'd had the least to drink...
Breathalyzer tests aren’t always accurate: Here’s why
You spent the night out at a local bar while enjoying a football game, and you decided that you'd be fine to drive home. After all, you had plenty to eat and didn't drink more than a few drinks all night.You left the bar feeling good, but when the red and blue lights...
