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...
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,...
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....
Whenever you go to a party and are hanging out with people who are in college or just starting their careers, some of those parties can get pretty wild. It’s normal for people to drink as they unwind from their stressful school or workdays. While that’s the case,...
Physical evidence, like chemical evidence, can help the state build a compelling criminal case. It is certainly more convincing than eyewitness testimony. When it comes to accusations of drunk driving, breath tests are the most common way for police officers to...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses happen every day in Missouri. Sometimes, police officers notice signs of intoxication while observing traffic. Drivers who swerve, overreact to changing conditions or drive too slowly as compared with other drivers may prompt...
