Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Going to answer a knock on your door only to see the police outside can put you in a difficult situation. Do you have to open it to them, or can you just pretend you are not home? The answer is that it depends. If the police have a search warrant or arrest warrant If...
Don’t make the mistake of assuming that a breath test is correct. Perhaps you were pulled over by the police on suspicion of drunk driving and you failed that test. Many drivers believe that there’s no way to fight a conviction after a positive test, because the test...
Being stopped by the police can be an extremely frightening experience. The police have a lot of power to interfere with your liberty and potentially worse. That power is limited by the U.S. Constitution, however, and it's important that you understand your...
Critical infrastructure like water treatment facilities, power plants and telecommunication towers are closed off to the public for good reason. These facilities are responsible for many of the modern conveniences everyone enjoys, so it’s important to protect them...
Social media platforms are undeniably valuable. They allow individuals to maintain connections, seek new ones and express themselves on just about any topic. However, if you find yourself facing criminal charges, one of the wisest decisions you can make is to stay...
When you’re facing drunk driving allegations, you hope that there’s a way to get the DUI charges dismissed or to otherwise avoid the worst penalties that prosecutor’s seek to impose on you. Although there might be a criminal defense strategy that allows you to beat...
Police officers often face a “now or never” situation, when they must balance enforcing the law immediately while upholding an alleged offender’s civil rights. Being in this state of emergency often requires official action then and there, which does not leave time to...
Law enforcement officers may sometimes request you to pull over. For some people, such an experience can be understandably anxiety inducing, and nerves may compel them to ignore the directive and drive away. You should avoid doing this in most situations as it might...
If you are convicted of DUI in Missouri, you will likely experience the negative effects for quite a while. Like many people, you are probably most worried about fines and potential jail time. In addition to these penalties, there are other consequences that could...
Driving under the influence is a charge that comes with severe consequences. If a member of law enforcement suspects you of driving under the influence of alcohol, they can administer a breath test. In Missouri, if that breath test comes back saying that your blood...
