If you’ve had a DWI conviction in the past, you may wonder if you’re on the police’s radar. For the most part, no. Once you handle the sentence you were given, then you won’t be monitored more carefully than others. However, you should remember that police officers...
If someone is impaired, whether that impairment is by alcohol, prescription medications or illegal drugs, they are in no state to drive. If they get behind the wheel and cause a collision that results in a death, then there are harsh penalties that could apply beyond...
As a general rule, most people assume that it’s fine to drive after having one drink. They may feel like a drink is just part of their dinner at a local restaurant or a way to unwind with coworkers after work. This is much different than a night of drinking, after...
Parents want the best opportunities for your child when they go away to college. For most students, college is the most time they’ve ever spent away from home. It’s a time where they can discover new interests and people. It is also a time to test the limits of their...
There are a lot of myths about field sobriety tests. People pass along these urban legends like they are fact. For example, some people might tell you that sucking on a penny will trick a Breathalyzer test. The science of how these tests work makes it clear that such...
As we discussed in previous blog posts, the penalties for a DWI conviction can have a serious impact on your life. From potential jail time and paying fines, to reinstating your driving privileges, even one conviction can create a significant amount of stress in your...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a common offense, and many people don't even commit it intentionally. One of the effects of alcohol is that it makes it hard to gauge how much it has impaired you and your cognitive function. You might feel as though you're still...
You go out for a night of drinking. You head home around last call and hit the bed at 1:30 a.m. You have an appointment at 7:30 a.m. You may wake up feeling worse for the wear, but you brew up some coffee and hit the road. Are you still at risk for getting a DWI?...
You've been arrested on a DWI charge. After spending the night in jail, you're feeling embarrassed and worried, and you want to put this experience behind you as soon as possible. The prosecutor approaches you with an offer: if you plead guilty, they will recommend to...
Most people know the danger of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. What happens, though, if the car is parked? Could you still face charges if you decided to sleep in your car overnight and drive home once you were sober? For some cases in...
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.
