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...
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2 weight-loss choices that can increase DWI risk
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 26, 2023 | Drunk Driving
Losing weight is such a challenge that some people say it is impossible. There's good reason that there is a multi-billion-dollar industry that profits off of people's desire for a quick fix when it comes to their weight. For the vast majority of individuals, the only...
3 kinds of drugs that can lead to impaired driving charges
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 5, 2023 | DWI Law
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...
An important rule difference concerning drug and alcohol impairment
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 2, 2023 | DWI Law
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...
Does one type of alcohol make you more drunk than others?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 29, 2023 | BAC
Some people claim that they can’t drink certain types of alcohol because they just get “too drunk.” If you’re at the bar trying to decide if it’s safe to drive home, you may apply this logic to the drinks that you buy. For instance, maybe you think you would be at...
The risk of trying to sleep it off
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 22, 2023 | DWI Law
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...
4 times a Missouri DWI charge might be a felony offense
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 17, 2023 | DWI Law
Oftentimes, driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Missouri are technical violations. People get arrested because their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit, even though they haven’t caused any harm to others. Many DWI charges in Missouri are...
Drunk driving can lead to restricted driving privileges
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 16, 2023 | Drunk Driving
Restricted driving privileges in Missouri, also known as a hardship license, are granted in certain cases to individuals who have had their driver's license suspended or revoked. RDPs allow these individuals to drive under specific conditions, typically for work,...
When might a criminal defendant forfeit their bond?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Once police have probable cause to suspect that a crime has occurred, they can arrest someone whom they believe violated the law. They will give the evidence they have collected to a prosecutor, and a prosecutor will likely begin the process of pursuing criminal...
How does alcohol affect the ability to drive?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 9, 2023 | BAC
Blood alcohol concentration is a measure of the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream, usually expressed as a percentage. As BAC increases, the effects of alcohol on driving ability become more pronounced, impairing various skills required for safe driving....
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