Drivers in Missouri are generally aware that there is a legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when one is behind the wheel. Alcohol consumption can lead to car accidents, and this limit has been set generally at 0.08%. If a driver is over the limit, then...

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Most people can’t tell on their own if they are too drunk to drive
On Behalf of Gabris Law | Mar 6, 2023 | BAC
People don't drive while drunk because they are unaware of the laws against impaired driving. Instead, they often don't realize that they are about to break the law despite knowing exactly what the law requires of them. Even those with good intentions might get behind...
Even a first DWI could be a felony with a child passenger
On Behalf of Gabris Law | Jan 31, 2023 | DWI Law
Those accused of an impaired driving offense could serve time in state custody and will very likely lose their driver's licenses if they plead guilty to the charges against them. In Missouri, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges carry increasingly serious penalties...
Electronic monitoring can be an alternative to jail
On Behalf of Gabris Law | Jan 30, 2023 | DWI Law
If you’re facing a DWI charge, the preferred outcome, of course, is that the charge be dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense like reckless driving. If that’s not possible given the evidence and circumstances, and you’re facing jail time, it’s important to know that...
Can you leave a party sober and be drunk if you get pulled over?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jan 3, 2023 | Drunk Driving
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...
What happens if you must install an IID in your vehicle?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Dec 30, 2022 | Drunk Driving
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...
Is there a per se limit for drugged driving in Missouri?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Dec 9, 2022 | Drunk Driving
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...
How do police prove that drugs impaired your driving?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Dec 7, 2022 | DWI Defense
When police accuse someone of impaired driving related to alcohol, the process of gathering evidence is often simple. They perform chemical tests and videotape someone performing several field sobriety tests, both of which can very quickly convince the courts of...
Can you drive away from a sobriety checkpoint?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Nov 25, 2022 | Drunk Driving
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,...
Can I be charged with assault after a barfight?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Nov 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Bars are fun places for adults who want to get away for a little bit. Whether you’re going for a nightcap after work or partying with friends on the weekend, it’s important that you remember to behave like an adult. Sometimes, issues in bars lead to barfights. In some...
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