Top 5 States with the Most Strict DUI Laws
It may seem like Missouri has some of the worst punishments for DUI offenders, with mandatory license suspensions for refusing to take a BAC test, mandatory ignition interlock device installation …
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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 …
How to avoid a DWI this New Year holiday
The New Year is coming up fast. In less than a week, Americans all over the country are going to be celebrating the first day of 2016 with family and …
Missouri Law Enforcement: Federal Grant to Hire 11 New Officers
Of more than 1,000 law enforcement agencies that requested grant assistance, less than 20 percent of these agencies received grants. The Springfield Police Department will be awarded a grant over …
8 of the Best Traffic Stop Scenes Presented by DWI Springfield
Wayne’s World: Stopped by a T 1000 No one likes getting pulled over, it’s always scary, but getting pulled over by a T 1000 is even scarier. Maybe if Wayne …
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a DUI Lawyer
After you have been charged with a DUI, it can be difficult to figure out what your next steps should be. You need to find a lawyer to help you …
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 …
Advances in Catching Drunk Drivers
(Updated 7/25/2020) Police departments are taking advantage of advances in technology to assist them in catching drunk drivers across the country. The online availability of massive amounts of data on drunk driving …
Reckless Driving
In the same way that additional charges are often added to a DWI, excessive speeding or irregular driving often results in an additional charge of what is commonly known as …
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 …