October 9, 2020
Missouri residents like you may face a field sobriety test if suspected of driving while intoxicated. DWI charges are not made lightly in the state and an arresting officer often needs solid proof of suspicion before making an arrest. Field sobriety tests are the first in a line of potential testing you could deal with....
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October 7, 2020
As a college student in Missouri, you want to maximize your college experience. You want to try new things, go new places and expand your horizons. Most importantly, you want to get started on figuring out your career path and establishing what you want to work toward in the future. But did you know that...
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September 28, 2020
Missouri takes underage drunk and drugged driving offenses very seriously. In an effort to reduce the incident rate of such offenses, it enacted the “Abuse and Lose” law. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, Abuse and Lose applies to anyone under the age of 21 who engages in an alcohol or drug-related offense while in control...
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September 23, 2020
If you drink and drive, you could face charges for DWI. The Governors Highway Safety Association states that in Missouri and all other states except Utah, driving with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08% is illegal. If the court convicts you of drinking and driving, you could face severe penalties, like jail time, the...
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September 11, 2020
Most information regarding alcohol consumption and what most alcohol education revolves around is the amount that we drink. Teenagers and young adults are commonly taught how many cans of beer, glasses of wine, or alcohol-related shots equate to being buzzed, drunk, and way over the legal limit. While those numbers are important, they are just...
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August 31, 2020
If you’re looking forward to celebrating Labor Day Weekend a few days from now, you’re not alone. Given how difficult of a year it has been for Americans, many of us are eager for a three-day weekend and a chance to celebrate the unofficial end of Summer. Most adults traditionally include alcohol in their holiday...
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August 12, 2020
Police officers sometimes use portable breath tests (PBTs) to check and see if a driver is intoxicated, but many breath tests and blood tests happen at the station. As such, officers need something they can use in the field, when it’s not clear if the driver is intoxicated or not. For instance, they may see...
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August 10, 2020
Missouri residents charged with driving while intoxicated offenses may face a range of penalties should they be convicted of the charge. These penalties may include the payment of high fines, participation in substance abuse or treatment programs and even the loss of their driving privileges. The required use of an ignition interlock device may also...
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