Facing DWI charges for the first time in Missouri can be a daunting and scary experience. For example, it brings potentially significant legal, financial and personal consequences. It is important to navigate this situation carefully and avoid common mistakes that...
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A guide to drunk driving penalties in Missouri
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that can have severe consequences in Missouri. The state has strict laws and penalties in place to deter individuals from driving while intoxicated. If you face a DUI conviction, you must understand these penalties to...
How much does insurance rise after a Missouri DWI?
When authorities in Missouri suspect you have been drinking and driving and charge you with doing so, there is quite a bit at stake. Even if it is your first time facing a charge of driving while intoxicated, you still stand to lose your license, rack up hefty fines...
Three important DWI facts about Missouri
It’s common knowledge that driving while drunk is illegal and that there are harsh penalties for those with DWI charges. But there’s more to Missouri’s DUI laws than just penalties and license suspensions. Here are three important but little-known facts about...
Can you refuse roadside testing during a DWI stop?
Roadside testing at a DWI stop may work for or against you. Do you have to participate in any of the officer's requests? The U.S. Constitution gives you the right against self-incrimination, which extends to traffic stops. Take a look at what might happen as a result....
How much does a DUI really cost?
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) will land you in big legal trouble. Possible penalties include jail time and loss of license, both of which can impact your freedom. DUIs also cause financial issues, which can become quite expensive rather quickly....
How can a DUI impact financial aid?
When dealing with a DUI conviction, even a first time one, it is not unreasonable to be concerned about matters like government backed financial aid for schooling. But exactly how much does one DUI conviction impact financial support? Can it potentially ruin a...
What should you avoid during a DWI arrest?
After an evening out or following the consumption of a few drinks, it can be difficult to tell if you have met the legal limit for intoxication. As a result, you may find yourself facing charges for drinking and driving. In Missouri, according to the Missouri...
A DUI mark on your record will have far-reaching consequences
Perhaps you believe that if charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you can put the issue behind you once you have dealt with the penalties. However, a conviction for DUI will follow you for years and can affect many areas of your life. Background...
What happens if you lose your driver’s license over a DUI charge?
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), your first concern might be the possibility of losing your driving privileges. In the state of Missouri, anyone arrested for DUI faces two aspects of the law: criminal law and...