Drug and alcohol abuse lands many Missouri teens in the juvenile justice system. The issue is a complex one because there isn't a single reason why teens choose to use substances. Rather, there are a myriad of reasons that lead teenagers into abusing alcohol and drugs...
Missouri residents know that teenagers and alcohol can be a dangerous combination. Not only is underage drinking illegal, it can cause deadly accidents and other health issues. The problem is made worse by the fact that young people often don't realize the...
Surely no one in the state of Missouri, and likely beyond, has missed the media coverage surrounding the Michael Brown shooting about a year ago. Opinions have been mixed in the news media about the details of his death, some based on fact, some based on emotion. But...
Though it’s not technically federal law, every state’s drinking age is set at 21. This is for the safety of younger people, whose brains have not finished developing yet. Plus, younger drinkers tend to be more reckless, especially behind the wheel of a car...
In the state of Missouri, minors may have their driving privileges suspended if they are charged and convicted with minor in possession. The length of the suspensions may vary depending on the number of offenses the individual has on their record. The state courts...
Missouri treats DWIs by juveniles more strictly than for adults because underage drunk drivers cause more auto accidents than do older people. A blood-alcohol content of as little as .02 percent can lead to a juvenile conviction for DWI in the state, resulting in time...
A Missouri teenager that had crashed her car into an Emergency Room exit at St. Luke's hospital in Chesterfield has been charged with underage drinking and driving. The accident occurred when the 17-year-old was dropping someone off.It was reported that the teen hit a...
In June 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Miller v. Alabama, holding that mandatory life sentences without parole are unconstitutional for juvenile offenders. That decision has left some of Missouri's offenders in limbo as state courts try to determine...
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.
