It is very hard to gauge your intoxication level through self-analysis, so people may turn to chemical testing. Performing a breath test before you start your car could help you recognize when you are over the legal limit and should not drive. Maybe you attend a...
If a police officer in Missouri arrests you because they suspect you of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense, you may lose your driving privileges or even your freedom depending on the circumstances at the time of your arrest. Eventually, you will be able to get...
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....
