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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August 4, 2022
Every year, thousands of drivers in Missouri find themselves staring down a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. For most of these individuals, it is a one-time mistake. They’ve never been arrested for drunk driving before, and it likely won’t happen again. If you find yourself in this situation, what is the worst-case scenario you can...
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August 4, 2022
For drivers facing a DUI conviction in Missouri, the consequences can be huge. Not only do drivers lose their license for a period of time, but there may be additional financial and criminal penalties. Having a good defense can help fight the charge and hopefully result in a not guilty verdict. The Missouri Department of...
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August 4, 2022
Ignition interlock devices are designed to minimize the risk of obtaining another DWI in Missouri once you have been convicted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ignition interlock devices decrease the number of repeat driving while intoxicated offenses by 70% when installed and used correctly. Interlock devices allow drunk driving offenders to drive with...
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August 4, 2022
Driving a vehicle while intoxicated is a big risk, as it has the potential to result in your arrest and eventual conviction. And if that happens, you can expect it to change your life in a variety of ways. With this in mind, it’s imperative that you protect your legal rights. There are a variety...
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