Every state in the country has the right to establish its own criminal statutes. However, when it comes to federal funding, a state's independence often comes at a price. Missouri law deviates from the standard in the vast majority of other states in the country when...
Did you know that you could still face a DWI even if you were under the .08% limit during a traffic stop? Most people assume that they’ll be free to go if they blow under .08%, but the reality is that that isn’t the case. Your body may become impaired long before you...
When a police officer pulls you over and suspects that you have had too much to drink, they will take certain steps to help prove their suspicions. They need probable cause and then evidence that can hold up in court. They will ask you questions about your behavior...
Most people realize that taking a prescription drug could make them woozy or disoriented. Some people react badly to their prescription drugs, so they opt not to drive or to take an Uber or Lyft rather than to get behind the wheel. Others may think that prescription...
Police officers use multiple systems to enforce Missouri impaired driving laws. They practice targeted enforcement by pulling over people whose driving makes them appear impaired. They carefully analyze the behavior of drivers after collisions to determine if drugs or...
After the police arrest you for drunk driving, the loss of your license will usually follow. It is standard procedure for even first-time drunk driving offenders to lose their license. The state will suspend that person's driver's license for a fixed amount of time...
If you want to head out on the water for a nice day out, remember that alcohol could ruin your night if you get accused of drinking while boating. Even when you’re behind the wheel of a vessel, you are expected to be driving sober. Someone who is impaired while...
There are many reasons why the police may stop you unexpectedly. From having one of your taillights out to running a stop sign, almost any misstep can lead to a traffic stop. Now, in many cases, a traffic stop is for nothing other than to warn you. For instance, the...
People have all kinds of beliefs about how you can keep your blood alcohol concentration low and avoid a DWI if you’re driving while impaired. The reality is that very few methods can actually lower the alcohol on your breath or in your blood. One thing that you...
Most people accused of driving under the influence (DUI) have had a beer or a couple of glasses of wine. However, Missouri prosecutors also charge people with driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). A DUID charge could be the result of the illegal use of...
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.
