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Driving under the influence (DUI) in the State of Missouri is referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI), and it’s considered a serious offense that carries severe penalties. The statute defines DWI as driving with excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of...

Few crimes are dealt with more harshly than child abuse. Suppose you are accused of a crime that falls under those statutes in Missouri. In that case, you should seriously consider hiring the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center to begin planning your defense. In...

Being accused of a domestic violence crime can begin a harrowing experience full of costly and embarrassing court appearances and emotional turmoil. Whether you let your temper get out of control or your intentions were merely misinterpreted, it is a serious situation...

Facing criminal charges for anything can be stressful and expensive with long-term ramifications, but being accused of a sex crime has an additional stigma. It brings personal shame to you and your family and can result in a negative social impact causing potential...

There are many reasons someone may falsely accuse another of a crime they are innocent of. In certain circumstances, they are incorrectly made due to mistaken identity or a misinterpretation of the events. The accuser may completely believe that the person they are...

Being the victim of false crime claims may seem fit for dramatic fiction, but it happens more often than most people are comfortable admitting. Common claims include abuse, bullying, domestic violence, and harassment. If you are being investigated for a crime you...

Sexual assault is one of the most common forms of false allegations that people submit, and law enforcement officers must investigate. This is a particularly insidious accusation when it is untrue, as it is difficult for the accuser to prove it happened and the...

Even with advanced technology in crime analysis, occasionally wrongfully-convicted people are still imprisoned. This is devastating to those convicted of crimes they didn't commit, as well as their families. It also has a negative impact on society. Many people wonder...

You have falsely been accused of committing a crime. Your first emotion is anger, and your first impulse is to defend yourself. Unfortunately, many people believe that the more aggressively a person asserts their innocence, the more likely they are guilty of the crime...

You might wonder how individuals get convicted for a crime they did not commit when the justice system is meant to deliver fairness for all. The truth is criminal law can be complex, and providing adequate defense to a client takes more than just having a solid case....

When it comes to domestic violence accusations, there is a double-edged sword. To discourage additional victims from fearing to step out, the criminal justice system is skewed in favor of the Complainant, the one who makes the claim of abuse. This can have ripple...