Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Can I face DUI charges pertaining to road rage?
Navigating the congested roads of Missouri can be frustrating for anyone. You may otherwise be a calm and patient person, but your judgment might become clouded after a drink or two. Although you might not have a blood alcohol content over the legal limit of 0.08 percent, the smallest bit of alcohol in your system...
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August 4, 2022
What are the consequences of driving after taking a prescription?
You may obey traffic rules, avoid taking illicit substances and never get behind the wheel after having anything to drink. The last thing you expect when you take a legally prescribed medication is to face DUI charges. However, this could be a scenario for you and other Missouri residents if an officer determined a medication...
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August 4, 2022
Field sobriety test accuracy problems
With the summer holiday season in full swing, it is common for many people in Missouri to be planning backyard barbeques, boating excursions, weddings and more. Alcohol is commonly served at these events with attendees driving themselves to and from them. This may well put more people at risk of being stopped by officers and...
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August 4, 2022
Update on the “affluenza” teenager’s case
Over the years, many residents of Missouri and elsewhere have brought up the topic of an unfair disparity in the consequences wealthy and influential people face in criminal charges, as opposed to those who have little money and few resources. Some may be concerned that those with more money can afford a better defense or...
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August 4, 2022
How can I avoid a DUI?
Whether you have a prior drunk driving charge or you have not been arrested for drunk driving, if you go out for drinks with friends, the possibility of a DUI may be in the back of your mind. Of course, the easiest way to avoid being in a drunk driving accident or getting arrested is...
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August 4, 2022
Can I lose my license for a DWI arrest?
As a Missouri driver, your driver’s license is crucial. Without a valid license, or if yours becomes suspended or revoked, you may not legally drive. If you do so, you face a further suspension or revocation. Per the Missouri Department of Revenue, Missouri has an implied consent law whereby you must consent to a blood alcohol test...
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May 3, 2022
What are some facts about Missouri’s alcohol laws?
Missouri residents charged with DWI need to take those charges seriously. It’s important to know Missouri’s alcohol laws to protect your rights. What is the minimum age for drinking? The legal age for consuming alcohol in Missouri is 21. Anyone who is younger than 21 is not permitted to drink alcohol. Individuals must be at...
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January 21, 2021
What do you know about the long-term cost of a DUI?
You received a DUI recently, and while you have a loose understanding of the financial costs of the charge, you may not realize the long-term costs. How could a DUI charge affect you in the months and years to come? Absolute Advocacy explores how DUI charges affect lives. Understand how to prepare for the fallout...
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December 23, 2020
How does alcohol end up on your breath?
If asked to visualize a drunk driving offense, you might likely describe a person standing on the side of one of Missouri’s many roads, blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. The details of such a scene may seem of little import to you until you actually find yourself in it. Facing the potential of...
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December 4, 2020
Could a new approach help prevent drunk driving?
For decades, government agencies and private organizations have worked diligently to try to reduce and stop drunk driving. With so many lives lost to drunk driving incidents, there is a need to find a way to successfully reduce them and keep them low. However, despite all attempts, there are still a large number of accidents...
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