In Missouri, drunk drivers can receive driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges for their traffic offenses. DWIs may sound different from the driving under the influence (DUI) charges other U.S. states use but make no mistake – they both involve fees and jail time and...
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How frequent are DUIs in the summertime?
Many students and working adults look forward to the summer season as a time to take a break and enjoy some well-earned vacation time. Hitting the road for an extended trip or even just a small outing can be one way to enjoy the warm months, but it is important to...
What to do if an officer pulls you over for drunk driving?
Swerving and speeding can look like driving while intoxicated (DWI). In Missouri, a DWI conviction is a criminal and administrative offense. However, a conviction is different from an arrest. A police officer pulls you over due to suspicion, meaning the officer has...
3 DUI facts underage drivers must know
Underage drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol are both dangerous and illegal. Combined, they pose significant risks to inexperienced drivers. Before young drivers take the wheel, they should understand the risks involved in drinking and driving. Teen...
Handling ignition interlock problems
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...
How do you get your Missouri driving privileges back?
Driving presents comfort and ease in mobilizing our daily activities. A license suspension, revocation or denial can cause substantial troubles in how we move our lives. Anyone who has lost their license must brace for spending reasonable time, money and effort...
What are some factors that affect your blood alcohol content?
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...
Four ways to support a loved one facing DUI
Perhaps you and a loved one were just driving home after a fun night out. Your loved one felt fine when they got behind the wheel, but then the police stopped them. Now they are facing DUI charges. This situation can cause a lot of stress and pressure for your loved...
Can the police search my car during a DUI stop?
Whether the police stop you for suspected DUI or you simply pass by a DUI checkpoint, it may leave you wondering if officers can search your car without a warrant. Here are things to keep in mind in case the police pull you over and ask you to step aside for a car...
The consequences of DUI in Missouri
If you are arrested or stopped because the police officer suspects that you are driving your vehicle under the influence of alcohol and when tested, your blood alcohol level was over what is legally permitted, there are two sets of laws that dictate what actions law...