Being convicted of a DUI can put many hurdles in your path and could prevent you from being able to gain an income. The ability to drive safely is not only a skill, but it is also a personality trait, and if you have shown that you have a habit of driving when...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws in Missouri don't just outlaw driving after having too much to drink. They also make it a criminal act to drive while under the effect of intoxicating illegal drugs or strong prescription medication. Police officers conduct field...
There comes a time every evening when you want to pack up and head home. Whether the host has started cleaning up after a party or the hostess at the restaurant has turned off the open sign, you may need to go home a little earlier than you had planned. You might have...
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...
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...
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'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.
