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...
When you think about people getting DUIs, you probably think about those who drink chronically or who are struggling with a substance use disorder. What you may not realize is how easy it actually is to get to a .08% blood alcohol concentration. The .08% BAC matters...
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...
In and of itself, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not a legal matter. However, in some cases, driving with a TBI could result in allegations of criminal activity. Head trauma is different for everyone, both in symptoms and recovery. Yet, some common effects of a TBI...
In 49 out of 50 states – with Utah being the exception – drivers caught with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or above will face DWI charges. Based on these laws, you may assume that you will be safe to drive after consuming several drinks. In most cases,...
Every driver knows they should not drive while drunk. However, not everyone who is charged with drunk driving feels they were legally intoxicated or impaired. After all, how can anyone really tell whether their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.07 percent of 0.08...
No one wants to see it: Flashing red lights and behind you, signaling you to pull over. You were out with friends, carousing and having a good time, but not over-indulging. It’s late, you have an early ball game with the kids and you just want to get to bed. Yet, here...
No one wants to endure the court system. It’s is confusing, overwhelming and since it is unfamiliar, frightening. That’s where a good attorney, who has experience in trial work, can help. Trial work is a finely honed skill. Knowing the court system in your area, the...
We hear it on T.V. all the time: You have the right to remain silent and you have the right to an attorney. But, what exactly does that mean when you face arrest for driving impaired? Where does this right come from? How do we use it to our full advantage? Gideon vs....
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.
