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In Missouri, most people understand that being arrested for drunk driving may have far-reaching consequences. However, they may not fully realize just how much a DUI conviction may cost. Not only could they have to deal with costs directly associated with conviction,...
Traffic accidents due to someone else’s negligence happen every single day in Missouri. However, the people deemed at fault may assume that if no one was hurt in the incident that their legal troubles may only extend to a hefty insurance claim. This is not always the...
If a police officer pulls you over, what happens in the next few minutes could mean the difference between ending up under arrest on suspicion of drunk driving or not. Even if you haven’t been drinking, the officer may have observed something that made him or her...
People face a myriad of hardships when they are charged with drunk driving. The loss of one's job, irreparable damage to one's reputation, divorce, financial penalties, losing the ability to drive and losing lifelong friends is a reality for many people in this...
Around the country, most states have adopted some required use of ignition interlock devices for select persons charged with drunk driving offenses. The laws vary by state and may also vary based upon the presence of any previous offenses on a driver's record. An...
Young Missouri college students do not have a wide frame of reference for the world yet. Because of this, they can make mistakes. Sometimes, they do not take these mistakes as the serious matters they are. DUI charges are one of these matters. If your charge turns...
Law enforcement officers in Missouri and throughout the United States often use roadside breath tests to determine whether a motorist is driving with a blood alcohol content level that is over the legal limit of 0.08. Those who have a BAC of 0.08 or higher may be...
If law enforcement pulls you over for driving erratically in Missouri, they may request that you step out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests. While these standardized tests are not mandatory, officers may arrest you for driving while intoxicated....
Most people know that driving a car while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law. However, many may not realize that they can also get a DUI charge if they operate other types of vehicles while drinking. This includes electric scooters, which have...
Most motorists have committed some kind of traffic violation during their driving years. Generally, the offense yields a punishment that is manageable for most people, such as a fine or community service. However, there are those drivers who stand accused of much more...
