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Do some types of alcohol get you more drunk?

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...

What you should know if you need an IID to legally drive

Here in Missouri, people who plead guilty to or are convicted of a second or subsequent DWI offense are required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on their vehicle(s) in order for their driver’s license to be reinstated. This can allow to you get...

What happens if you refuse a Breathalyzer test in Missouri?

Driving is a privilege in Missouri, just as it is in all the other states. For this reason, when you sign up for a driver’s license, you will be providing implied consent to a couple of things. One of these is the consent to yield to a chemical test if you are...

Why might police think a driver is drunk?

Police officers will be watching the roads closely throughout the holiday season. They want to ensure that they don’t allow impaired drivers on the roads, but this could mean that they pull over people who haven’t been drinking.  Police officers need to have...

The financial impact of a DWI conviction

When you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, your freedom is not the only thing on the line. Your finances, too, can be affected by a DWI conviction in several ways. It is an often-overlooked consequence since people tend to focus more on other drunk driving...

Not your first DWI? Heres’ what to expect in Missouri

Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense. Missouri imposes both criminal and administrative penalties on those who drive while drunk, because their actions put themselves and others at risk of serious harm or death. Criminally, the laws in the state allow the...

What is “chemical revocation” in Missouri?

All states have “implied consent” laws that stipulate that by having a driver’s license, you consent to taking a chemical test to determine whether you’re impaired by alcohol and/or drugs if a law enforcement officer stops you. Often, this is a Breathalyzer-type test...

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