by Kimberly Benjamin | Jul 17, 2023 | DWI
Are There Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in the Number of DWI/ DUI Arrests and Convictions in Missouri? Over time there have been allegations and complaints of racially disparate policing against the Missouri police. The police have been accused of...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Jul 17, 2023 | DWI
How Do You Defend Complex DUI Cases? Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal offense under Missouri law. The offense involves drunk driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Jul 17, 2023 | DWI
What Is the Significance of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws on DWI Cases? Mandatory minimum sentences are an important aspect of the criminal justice system in Missouri. The term refers to the minimum sentence that a convicted person must serve. The judge cannot...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Mar 23, 2023 | DWI
Misdemeanor DWI Charges There are some myths surrounding misdemeanor DWI charges in Kansas City, MO. The two common ones are that it is impossible to win a DWI suit and that you will lose your license and driving privileges indefinitely.Depending on the DUI...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Feb 14, 2023 | DWI
What Is a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test? If you have ever been pulled over for suspicion of DWI in Missouri, chances are you have heard of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. This test—often referred to as an eye test or a “follow the pen”...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Feb 14, 2023 | DWI
Leaving the Scene to Avoid DUI Being involved in a car accident isn’t necessarily a crime. However, under Missouri law (Revised Statute 577.060 ), it is illegal for a driver to leave the area of the crash if the accident resulted in death, physical injury to...
