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Facing a suspended license can be a frustrating experience, putting a significant obstacle in your daily routine. But the good news is, after completing the required steps and serving your suspension period, getting back on the road is possible. What are the steps to...

If you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Missouri, state officials may place your driving privileges on hold as part of the penalties. Whether your driver’s license is suspended or revoked, you can’t operate any motor vehicle until after a set period....

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they don’t need to start building a criminal defense until after they’ve been formally charged with a crime. You’re going to be better positioned to protect your interests and your future if you know how to...

There can be both criminal and administrative consequences to a DUI charge. Both can be difficult to handle. One of the administrative consequences associated with drunk driving charges is the potential loss of a driver’s license, which can create significant...

Being stopped by police when you are driving can be very intimidating. Fear and surprise may accompany these stops but you need to think clearly and remember your rights. You must avoid making statements and taking actions that can have long-term and profoundly...

It’s no secret that the criminal justice system is plagued with inequities. People of color are often charged with criminal offenses at a higher rate, and discrimination in jury selection and deliberations are very real. As maddening as that can be, there are areas of...

Like other law enforcement officers, members of the Kansas City Police Department have the authority routinely to make arrests, conduct searches and do other things that ordinary citizens would have no right to do. However, even though they have some special...

Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, we are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. But what makes a search unreasonable? Generally, an officer may not search you or your property for evidence of a crime without probable...

You may simply be watching your favorite television program one night when suddenly you hear a knock on the door. It is the police, and they are demanding to enter your home. Do you have to let them in? What if they question you? Interactions with the police in Kansas...

When Kansas City law enforcement is called to a scene as part of an investigation, one of the main concerns in many communities is that they will overstep their boundaries and commit civil rights violations. This can make matters worse for a person who is arrested for...