August 4, 2022
Perhaps you were out celebrating the retirement of a co-worker and had a couple of alcoholic drinks. On the way home, law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. This is your first offense, and the penalties include loss of driving privileges. How will you manage? Looking at the issues As a first-time...
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August 4, 2022
No one can blame anyone for wanting to go out and have a good time with friends. It’s great to go see people and relieve stress by having a drink and hanging out. It’s fine to go to parties or clubs, too. The problem doesn’t arise until alcohol becomes too much of a bad influence....
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August 4, 2022
Defendants facing charges for DWIs may soon have to face their victims during an impact panel. Lawmakers are currently looking at a Missouri bill that requires offenders to come face to face with people whose lives they have permanently changed. According to The Joplin Globe, House Bill 1488 is currently awaiting Sental approval. Test studies have...
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August 4, 2022
When you’re a professional, a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) by drugs or alcohol isn’t just a problem — it can also be the end of your career. While everyone’s circumstances can be unique, there are numerous unexpected consequences of a drunk driving conviction when you either have or hope to have a professional future. How...
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August 4, 2022
Police officers have several ways to determine if a driver is impaired during a traffic stop. One of these is the use of sobriety tests. While there are many performed across the country, there are only three specific tests that comprise the standardized field sobriety test. This battery of tests is endorsed by the National Highway...
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August 4, 2022
Someone in Missouri may want to consider accepting a plea deal from the prosecutor in a criminal case. Whether this deal is actually a bargain or could have more negative consequences than a trial depends on the case. Here are some plea deal factors a person should evaluate, according to FindLaw. Potential benefits Skipping the uncertainty of...
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