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Generally, officers may use reasonable force to arrest a suspect. However, even when excessive force is applied, some law enforcers will claim you were resisting arrest as a defense for their actions. While you have the right to defend yourself against harm, proving...
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...
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...
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...
Missouri takes sexual offenses very seriously. In addition to penalties, severe crimes have permanent effects, such as registering as a sex offender after fulfilling their designated prison time. According to state law, any offender who committed severe sex crimes...
A police stop is a stressful situation that can cause you to feel panicked and confused. You might believe you have done nothing wrong, but the police may disagree. The situation is escalated if the police want to perform a search. If the police suspect that you are...
In all 50 states, if you drive, implied consent laws apply to you. The idea is that driving is a privilege, not a right, and every driver must guard against property damage, personal injury and loss of life. So, if you’re pulled over for suspected intoxication, you...
If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and it is your first DUI offense within five years, you will receive an immediate administrative suspension of your driver’s license. The administrative suspension will last for 90 days. During this time,...
The Fourth Amendment protects your right to privacy in your home, vehicle and other property. It may also apply to your self-storage unit under certain circumstances. Warrants The Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable search and seizure and your privacy...
In Kansas City and across Missouri, the legalization of recreational marijuana use was viewed as a positive in many ways. Despite that, there are still concerns about the legalization in terms of driving under the influence. Drivers who have used marijuana will face...
