There are a variety of ways that people end up facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Frequently, drivers make little mistakes at the wheel that give a police officer reason to suspect that they have had too much to drink. Targeted traffic enforcement is a...
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What should I tell the officer if I get pulled over for suspected DWI?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Sep 6, 2022 | DWI Defense
Whether you've been through it before or not, it can be terrifying when a police vehicle turns on its flashers and siren to order you to pull over. You comply and watch as the officer steps out of their vehicle and walks toward your door. What happens in the next few...
Do you need to be notified about sobriety checkpoints?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Aug 1, 2022 | DWI Defense
Sobriety checkpoints are legal and used in Missouri. The reasoning behind this is that it could be possible to use these checkpoints to reduce DWIs in high-risk areas and to lower the risk of collisions on high-traffic holidays. While the Fourth Amendment does protect...
Drinking at a party? Watch out for spiked beverages
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jul 27, 2022 | Drunk Driving
Whenever you go to a party and are hanging out with people who are in college or just starting their careers, some of those parties can get pretty wild. It’s normal for people to drink as they unwind from their stressful school or workdays. While that’s the case,...
Could my new prescription lead to a DWI?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jul 20, 2022 | DWI Law
Often, the symptoms of a medical malady can make it impossible to carry out the parts of your day that help you pay your bills and enjoy your life. Medicine is one of the ways you can continue to live your life while treating an illness or injury. Unfortunately, many...
Can you get a DWI if you’re under the legal limit?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 29, 2022 | DWI Defense
If you break the legal limit and have a blood alcohol concentration that is over 0.08%, then you can be charged with a DWI. This is the level at which the court gets to presume that you were impaired, even if you claimed that you weren’t. But what if you have a BAC...
Excuses police use to find drunk drivers
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 29, 2022 | DWI Defense
As a general rule, the police need to have a reason to pull over a car. They cannot simply pull someone over because they want to give that person a breath test and see if they are impaired. They need a reason to believe the person is impaired already, or they need...
What are the possible ramifications of underage drinking in Missouri?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 8, 2022 | Juvenile Crime
The legal drinking age in Missouri is 21. However, peer pressure and social settings make underage drinking a common occurrence. What consequences could you face for this? Academic consequences If you are a student, underage drinking could impact your academic career....
3 times you may have reason to question a breath test’s results
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 2, 2022 | Drunk Driving
Physical evidence, like chemical evidence, can help the state build a compelling criminal case. It is certainly more convincing than eyewitness testimony. When it comes to accusations of drunk driving, breath tests are the most common way for police officers to...
What is a per se DWI offense in Missouri?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jun 1, 2022 | BAC
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses happen every day in Missouri. Sometimes, police officers notice signs of intoxication while observing traffic. Drivers who swerve, overreact to changing conditions or drive too slowly as compared with other drivers may prompt...
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