The combination of alcohol and driving can lead to tragic results in a variety of ways. Alcohol can interfere with reflexes, the driver’s ability to control the car, and the driver’s awareness of other vehicles traveling on the same road. A tragic accident that killed...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
Dui
What happens when you have multiple DUIs?
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....
Young drivers should be aware of “Abuse and Lose” for DUI
In Kansas City and across Missouri, one of the most exciting events in a young person’s life is reaching the age to get a driver license. Driving is a significant responsibility and its legal requirements often collide with the absence of judgment and fundamental...
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,...
