You were frustrated when you were trying to drive through a busy area downtown. You were probably traveling a little faster than you should have been, too. Despite that, you couldn’t have expected for a teen to run out into the road at 10:00 p.m. It was a school...
Drunk Driving
Can you overcome the consequences of a DUI conviction?
If you have been convicted of a DUI offense in Missouri, chances are your life has been turned upside-down. While you are coping with the legal consequences of your actions, you may have also lost the trust of your family, friends and employer. Rebuilding your...
Steps to take after a first DUI arrest
The police will arrest anyone they suspect of driving while intoxicated. A mayoral candidate running in Kansas City discovered this when a law enforcement officer arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence. Although the authorities later released him, he...
How can get help for alcohol addiction?
If you’ve been charged with drunk driving in Missouri, chances are the experience has been quite stressful. Along with seeing to legal issues, it’s also good to take some time to determine whether you have a problem with alcohol addiction that led to your...
Ignition interlock devices and distracted driving
Among the various penalties that a person in Missouri might experience if they are convicted of a driving while intoxicated offense is the required installation and use of an ignition interlock device. This device is intended to prevent a person from driving after...
Push for lower BAC tolerance after fatal accident
The decision to drink and drive has considerably more dangerous consequences than many people realize at first thought. While some may see their decision as one that will only negatively affect them, if they fail to make responsible decisions because their thinking is...
Missouri’s annual DWI/DUI campaign now in progress
If you're a novice Missouri motorist, it's possible that you are not aware of the various behind-the-wheel educational and enforcement campaigns that state officials periodically conduct on state roadways. Conversely, and if you're a more seasoned driver, you hardly...
Can you encourage your guests to not drive drunk?
You are excited about the big party you are throwing to celebrate a coworker's recent engagement. However, you are concerned about protecting your guests and other motorists from potential dangers associated with intoxicated driving. Fortunately, there are things that...
Can the Missouri police make you take a breathalyzer test?
It’s Friday night, and you and your friends go out to enjoy a well-deserved happy hour after a long work week. You have a few drinks—but nothing too overboard. You decide you’re fine to drive yourself home. The officer who spots you on the road,...