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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...

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...

Being detained by the police while driving under the influence of any intoxicating substance can have severe repercussions on the driver. The consequences can vary greatly depending on the severity of the driver’s state. One of the many concerns of several drivers is...

After going out for a beer with coworkers at your favorite Kansas City watering hole, you climb in your car to make your way back home. On your way, you notice a police cruiser behind you. To your shock, the lights and sirens go on. After pulling you over and asking...

Kansas residents may already be aware of the impact that driving while high is having on public health. In 2018, it was estimated that approximately 12 million Americans drove while high. This compares to 20.5 million people who drove while drunk.A survey was done on...

Police officers in Missouri and around the country use portable breath-testing devices to find out if motorists are driving under the influence of alcohol, but they currently have no tools that can effectively identify marijuana impairment. Several companies are...

On May 19, two Missouri children were hit by alleged drunk drivers in separate incidents in Kansas City. Remarkably, the accidents occurred just four minutes and four miles from each other. In the first incident, a vehicle struck a young child, described as being...

People in Missouri who submit a breath test that shows they have a blood alcohol content that is above the legal limit might want to ask to be taken to the police station if they know they are not drunk. Most of the portable devices carried by law enforcement use fuel...

Prosecutors in Missouri say that a 56-year-old Greene County man could be sent to prison for the rest of his life after being charged as habitual drunk driver. The Springfield resident was charged with his eighth DWI in August 2018. On April 22, a warrant was issued...

Every year, there is an increased push throughout Missouri and the rest of America to combat drunk driving during spring break. Spring break usually means that more young people are vacationing and on the road. Drinking is often involved, and there is a high...