Getting Your DWI Expunged in Missouri
So, you received a DWI charge. Now it is on your record and every time you go to get a job your potential employer sees it. Also, every time somebody …
The Pros and Cons of Pleading Guilty
You’re facing criminal charges and the odds are seemingly stacked against you, do you plead guilty to lessen the charges? This is a question that many criminal defendants come up …
Can a diabetic be pulled over for a DUI when he hasn’t touched a drop?
“DWI or “Driving While Intoxicated” is defined in Springfield Missouri as operating any motor vehicle on a public way with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. This is …
Missouri v. McNeely
Updated 08/03/2020 In 2013, the Missouri vs. McNeely case was decided by the Supreme Court, which ruled that using blood tests obtained without a driver’s consent is a violation of …
Legal Loophole Used in DUI Cases
The phrasing of the law that regulates how Missouri’s breathalyzers are calibrated may cause numerous drunk driving cases to be thrown out. Between November 2012 and February 2014, the law …
How Long Can Police Detain You?
Unfortunately, the length of time that police officers can detain you is subject to many things.The length of time an officer may legally detain someone is not clearly defined, and …
Understanding Your Rights When it Comes to Civil Forfeiture
People across the country have been appalled at recent revelations of how police officers are abusing existing civil forfeiture laws to fund frivolous expenses for their departments. Missouri in particular …
Explaining Reckless Endangerment
(Updated 6/18/20) When you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI in Missouri, it’s most likely because the officer saw you make a common traffic violation such as rolling …