drunk driving charges

Missouri handles DWI cases very seriously. The charges are often divided into misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on whether or not a person is convicted, they could end up facing severe and long-lasting repercussions.According to FindLaw, the number of prior...

Most people arrested and/or convicted of drunk driving charges never intend harm to anyone. Nevertheless, sometimes others suffer harm, and it can be particularly devastating when it happens to someone that the driver is close to. A mother from Smithville, Missouri,...

A man from Eldon, Missouri, suffered injuries requiring hospitalization in an accident during which his vehicle struck a utility pole and a tree. A little more than an hour following the accident, while the driver was still in the hospital receiving treatment,...

If you are like many other people in Missouri and throughout the U.S., you may choose to bring along a designated driver when going out for drinks or a night on the town. Many people use this method to ensure they have a safe way home and will not be forced to drive...

An off-duty law enforcement officer allegedly noticed a 64-year-old man behaving in a way that was consistent with intoxication in an establishment in Joplin, Missouri last Friday. Specifically, the officer reported the man staggering, stumbling and slurring his...

Every day, drivers throughout the country find themselves facing DUI charges. This can be a very difficult position to find one’s self in, and many questions may arise with respect to the consequences of these charges and how to move forward. If you have been accused...

Missouri residents should be aware of how DUI-related cases are handled on a local level. After all, penalties can vary vastly between states. One state may be more lax, while another could harshly penalize even first-time offenders.The Missouri Department of...

In life, there are many different things that can go wrong and completely turn someone’s life on end. For example, someone may find out that their spouse was having an affair, that they have cancer or that their job is being terminated. People who are facing these...

People make the decision to get behind the wheel even though they are drunk for different reasons. For example, someone may struggle with an addiction to alcohol and they may drive under the influence because they need to carry out responsibilities such as driving to...

Being involved in a car accident is always a frightening thing, whether you are dealing with injuries and insurance companies after the incident or you are facing charges. It can be tempting to think about driving away after a collision. However, you and other...