Every state has drastically different gun laws. In Missouri, individuals who have a felony conviction on their record are unable to own a firearm. For a first DWI offense, you can expect to receive a misdemeanor charge. Most of the time, it takes three DWIs...
Law enforcement takes drunk driving extremely seriously. To understand why, look no further than a recent incident in Missouri where a drunk driver collided with another vehicle, seriously injuring 10- and 11-year-old children. Officers arrested the woman for...
If police officers stop you on suspicion of DUI or DWI, they may ask you to take a field sobriety test. Unfortunately, failing this test can mean an immediate arrest, with the resulting damage to your record.For several reasons, agreeing to take a sobriety test is...
In a nutshell: Yes, you can still be arrested for DWI if you have high alcohol tolerance, although the chances of that happening can be lower.For example, you might be less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drifting into other lanes or following...
Many bars and restaurants have a happy hour where patrons can stop by to enjoy discounted drinks and food. For many places, happy hour takes place around 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekdays, making it perfect for coworkers to stop by after a hard day at work. The...
When you envision law enforcement officers arresting someone for DWI, you may imagine the police physically seeing a car swerving in the road. While that is the case for many of these incidents, an officer can indeed arrest someone without seeing the driver...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is still a serious problem in Missouri. While Mothers Against Drunk Driving reported that the number of people arrested for DUI has decreased in the state, many still end up getting arrested or worse.This problem could be reduced...
Drunk driving is a huge problem in every state. Between 2013 and 2015 in Missouri, people between the ages of 21 and 25 were most likely to die as a result of drunk driving, according to data from the Missouri Department of Transportation. You can technically...
When Missouri authorities arrest a driver for DWI, it may mean the start of a potentially lengthy duration of legal activity without filed charges at that time. A police investigation is often the start of that action.However, eventually, the authorities will...
If you face charges of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence in Missouri, you may be wondering what the difference is between the two and how it may affect your case. Even if you faced these charges before or are familiar with the differences in...
