August 4, 2022
The idea behind a field sobriety test is that testing the balance and coordination of a driver can reveal whether the person possesses an excessive amount of alcohol in his or her system. However, Springfield motorists may fail a field sobriety test for reasons other than having a few too many drinks. Any number of...
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August 4, 2022
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 convictions and blood alcohol content (BAC) level both impact the type of charge a person will be...
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August 4, 2022
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, recently pleaded guilty to Class B felony charges of driving while intoxicated in connection with a...
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August 4, 2022
A Missouri conviction for driving while intoxicated brings with it considerable penalties. If you have the unfortunate experience of facing a DWI charge, you may face steep fines, mandatory jail time and more if convicted. While these repercussions can cost you a lot of money, the expenses you will face for a DWI conviction, regrettably,...
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August 4, 2022
Drunk driving continues to be a depressingly common problem throughout Missouri. Two children in separate DUI incidents recently suffered injuries in Kansas City within minutes of one another. The police have arrested both drivers. The penalties for a DUI conviction are severe. A first offense can lead to fines of up to $500 as well as up to six...
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August 4, 2022
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, authorities arrested him on DWI charges. According to reports, the driver ran the car...
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August 4, 2022
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 words, with an odor of intoxicants lingering around his person. The off-duty officer alerted a colleague to detain the...
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August 4, 2022
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 with a...
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August 4, 2022
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 of driving drunk, or someone in your family is...
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August 4, 2022
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 Revenue first examines what first-time DUI convictions could look like for an individual. If a person’s blood...
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