If you've previously had a DUI in Missouri, then it's very important that you protect yourself now that you're facing another. A DUI has lasting consequences, and a conviction for a second, third or even fourth DUI will have more significant penalties than the first....
Why drunk driving is such a problem in Missouri
A 2014 report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Missouri has a significant drunk driving problem. Instances in which motorists get behind the wheel of their cars while under the influence of alcohol often result in someone...
Options for challenging a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzer tests can make mistakes. For that reason, it is important to know how it may be possible to challenge the results of a breathalyzer test especially if they are used as the basis for DUI charges. Reliability of the breathalyzer test If the breathalyzer...
Kansas City police crack down with saturation patrols for DUIs
When people are driving under the influence more often than usual, or when the police are out trying to catch more people and get them off the roads, it can lead to some startling statistics. Did you know that the Kansas City Police Department has officially passed...
KCPD says it’s made more than 1,000 DUI arrests for the 1st time
For the first time ever, the Kansas City Police Department has arrested more than 1,000 people for drinking and driving in a single fiscal grant year. That means that more area residents than ever before are facing DUI charges at the same time. It isn't clear if the...
What are the consequences for refusing a breathalyzer test?
Driving under the influence is never a good idea, and nothing drives this point home like seeing police lights in your rear-view mirror after a night out. The dread, the fear, and the regret can be overwhelming. Many believe they have no choice but to submit to a...
How do you get your license back after a DUI?
If you get a DUI in Missouri, then there is a chance that you could lose your license. If you do, then you will need to take steps to get your license back. So long as it is suspended, revoked or denied, you won't be able to drive legally in the United States. There...
Can you get your driving privileges back after a DWI?
Your DWI may have been a one-time mistake, but that does not mean there will not be consequences, including the potential loss of your driving privileges. This is more than just a mere inconvenience. It may make it difficult for you to get to work, go to appointments,...
When the police can and cannot conduct warrantless searches
A lot of people are under the impression that the police always need a warrant to search people or their property. This is false. In fact, the vast majority of police searches in Missouri and across the U.S. are conducted without a warrant. According to the University...
What happens if you get a DUI twice in Missouri?
You were once convicted of driving under the influence when you had just turned 21. Now, a few years later, you have been stopped again. You didn't think you were over the limit, but the officer claimed that you were and placed you under arrest. Now, you're facing...
