DWI

Drunk driving charges are challenging to face, partially because of the serious consequences that come with a conviction. While some people think about things like fines and incarceration, there are other collateral consequences that must be considered.  A drunk...

When people think about a DWI charge, they often focus on the fines, court dates or the possibility of losing their license. What many do not realize is how far the effects can reach into everyday life long after the case is over. A single mistake can follow someone...

Police officers who are patrolling communities try to do what they can to keep the streets safe. One thing that most of them do is try to keep drunk drivers off the road. What some people may not realize is that police officers can't pull vehicles over just because...

If a driver sees a police officer behind them motioning them to pull over, it’s generally a stressful experience. However, if that driver has had a drink – or a few – or has ingested any kind of narcotics – even a bit of marijuana – they may fear that arrest is...

One key component of a DWI arrest is that the police must have a valid reason to stop your vehicle. It is unlawful for officers to pull over random cars without any indication that the driver is impaired, simply hoping to catch someone who has been drinking (with the...

Do you know why some types of drugs come with warnings to not use them with alcohol? This is because certain medications, especially those with sedative effects, can cause even further impairment. In turn, this can lead to many devastating and potentially fatal...

If you take a breath test after a traffic stop and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit, the officer is going to arrest you on suspicion of impaired driving. The breath test used by the police department is likely admissible as evidence in...

Missourians who are pulled over by police for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs may find themselves facing a tool they’ve never seen before. It’s not a tool to measure blood alcohol content (BAC). It’s the Sotoxa Mobile Test.  This test...

It’s illegal to drive drunk. People who are caught driving drunk can be charged with driving while impaired (DWI) charges. Many drivers do things that increase their chances of getting a DWI charge. Here’s how that happens: 1. Drinking coffee to reduce alcohol It’s...

Have you ever been out getting a drink with someone when they told you that a specific type of alcohol gets them too intoxicated and they refuse to drink it? Or have you heard someone repeat the common refrain: “Beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before...