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Many people who get a DWI in Missouri have a criminal record forever. If a prospective employer runs a background check, for instance, the DWI conviction shows up. This can cause all sorts of complications in the future. However, it is possible to expunge your record....
Police officers are typically eager to find proof of criminal activity. They ask people leading questions and may try to trick them into giving up their basic rights. Those subject to law enforcement investigation or stopped in traffic need to know how to...
One of the most consequential aspects of a DWI conviction for many people is the suspension of their driver’s license. If your impaired driving case meets certain criteria, by having an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle(s), you can drive...
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Missouri. A DWI conviction carries significant consequences that can impact various aspects of your life. One important aspect to consider is the allocation of points to your driving record as a result of a DWI...
A judge hearing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) case has to apply Missouri state law during the sentencing process. When someone pleads guilty or gets convicted, there are state guidelines that determine what penalties they’ll face. Certain aggravating factors,...
Driving under the influence is a pressing issue that affects communities nationwide. To mitigate this problem, Missouri, like many other states, has adopted breath alcohol ignition interlock requirements for certain cases. In Missouri, ignition interlocks are...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are some of the most common offenses prosecuted in Missouri criminal courts. Most cases involve technical infractions where people have driven poorly or tested over the legal limit but didn't harm anyone else. Many DWI...
Missouri impaired driving charges frequently involve alcohol, but many other mind-altering drugs can also trigger prosecution for impaired driving. The law allows police officers to arrest anyone whom they suspect of impairment at the wheel. An admission of using...
It is technically illegal to drive while under the influence of any substance that could impair one's ability to safely operate a vehicle. Most people know about this rule in large part because of the enforcement and public awareness efforts dedicated to fighting...
Someone who is intoxicated may think that the least risky thing they can do is try to “sleep it off” in their car. Perhaps they were at a social gathering with friends, with their car parked out front. They may have walked out to the car with the intent of driving...
