Drivers in Missouri May face impaired driving charges for several reasons. They may test positive for drugs or alcohol after causing a car crash or get arrested following a traffic stop that made an officer think they were not sober. Some people even get arrested at...
When police accuse someone of impaired driving related to alcohol, the process of gathering evidence is often simple. They perform chemical tests and videotape someone performing several field sobriety tests, both of which can very quickly convince the courts of...
Sobriety checkpoints are a controversial tool that police departments use to combat drunk driving. They require drivers to stop even without reasonable suspicion. However, courts have generally upheld the fact that these are legal, citing an emphasis on road safety,...
Bars are fun places for adults who want to get away for a little bit. Whether you’re going for a nightcap after work or partying with friends on the weekend, it’s important that you remember to behave like an adult. Sometimes, issues in bars lead to barfights. In some...
Say a police officer has pulled over your vehicle or knocked on the front door of your house. The officer asks to search inside. Do you have to comply? The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects you and your property from unreasonable searches and seizures....
Individuals who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving must ensure they understand their rights. Violations of these rights can sometimes have an impact on the defense strategy that’s used to combat the charges. While there are many important things you...
Imagine this: It’s Halloween and you’re on the way home from a costume party. Sure, you had a couple of drinks over the evening, but you’re not even buzzed, let alone drunk. At most, you’re pleasantly relaxed – until the police car behind you flashes its lights and...
When a Missouri police officer suspects you of impaired driving, they will pull you over and try to validate their suspicions. That process typically involves asking you some questions and possibly asking you to perform field sobriety tests after exiting your vehicle....
A driving oil intoxicated (DWI) offense can be very expensive for the Missouri driver accused of impairment at the wheel. Depending on someone's driving record, the state may impose heavy fines as part of their sentence. Frequently, drivers trying to decide the best...
There are a variety of ways that people end up facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Frequently, drivers make little mistakes at the wheel that give a police officer reason to suspect that they have had too much to drink. Targeted traffic enforcement is a...
Travis Noble is a graduate of the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard University, and he lectures at seminars nationwide on DWI/DUI topics. He is the lawyer whom other lawyers consult to defend their DWI clients. Most importantly, he has a track record of successfully defending some of the toughest DWI cases in Missouri and beyond.
