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...
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”...
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...
What Is the Impact of a DWI on a Nursing License? While the consequences of a DWI charge vary from state to state, the Missouri Nursing Board takes any criminal charge against its nurses very seriously. In addition to potential jail time and criminal record,...
Can You Get a DUI Without a BAC in Kansas City, MO? Many people believe that they can only get a DUI conviction if their blood alcohol content or blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level measures above the legal alcohol limit. While this might be true in other...
Typical Mistakes Made by DUI Defendants When Arrested People who have been arrested and are facing DWI/DUI charges make certain mistakes that could prove costly to their case. Some of these mistakes help the prosecution to solidify their case and easily obtain...