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...
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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...
How will a Missouri DWI affect your drivers’ license?
Whether you plead guilty or go to court and get convicted, driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Missouri means big penalties. You could go to jail or wind up on probation. You will probably have to pay a fine and deal with higher insurance costs. You will also very...
Supreme Court ruling puts an end to warrantless intrusions over minor crimes
How much right do the police have to follow you into your home if they’re pursuing you over something minor -- like a misdemeanor traffic offense or another low-level crime? None at all, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. What the U.S. Supreme Court has to say about...
You cannot ignore the risks of a first-time DWI charge
When someone breaks the law, they face arrest if they get caught and criminal consequences if the state successfully prosecutes them. Certain offenses seem more serious to the average person than others. Violent offenses like assault could seem more severe than...