You may have heard that refusing a breath test during a DWI traffic stop in Jackson County, Missouri will result in losing your driver’s license for 1 year. This is true if you refuse after a law enforcement officer arrests you, also known as the post-arrest...
People arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kansas City, MO will face a criminal DWI charge. Terminology represents the only meaningful difference between a DWI and DUI. Conviction on either charge will disrupt an individual’s life with license revocation,...
So, you’ve gone out with your friends for a night on the town and had a couple of drinks. While you know that getting behind the wheel after drinking any significant amount is a bad idea, sometimes we all make less than stellar decisions. If you were stopped by police...
The very act of getting a driver’s license in Missouri involves granting your “implied consent” to submit to a urine, breath, or blood test if law enforcement suspects you of intoxicated driving. During a traffic stop for a suspected DWI or DUI,...
If you are a Missouri resident who finds yourself or your property the subject of a search, you might not know what to do or what your rights are. The most important thing to remember, though, is to not consent to any type of search and speak with a lawyer as soon as...
A DWI conviction will change everything in your life. A first-time conviction can carry penalties of up to $500 and a potential jail sentence. A conviction also means that your car insurance rates will increase dramatically, and you may be required to carry SR-22...
