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Can you get fired for a DWI?
If you get arrested on DWI charges, you certainly will be concerned about spending time behind bars, losing your driver’s license and paying fines. These are the immediate ramifications of a conviction. But if you are convicted, you may also worry about your job....
Missouri DWI laws: Are you a repeat offender?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in Missouri, and the state has strict laws to combat impaired driving. The legal consequences of a conviction can be severe even for a first-time offender, but they escalate significantly for repeat offenders....
How is trespassing defined in Missouri?
Trespassing is illegal in Missouri, but people sometimes don’t know exactly how the statutes were written or what constitutes trespassing. This can lead to situations where someone accidentally violates the law. Essentially, a first-degree trespassing charge happens...
When might shoplifting in Missouri lead to felony charges?
Shoplifting is one of the most common forms of theft prosecuted in Missouri. Retail establishments have started cracking down on shoplifting in recent months, especially on cases they believe relate to organized retail theft. People ranging from impulsive teenagers to...
What’s the difference between DUI and DWI charges in Missouri?
When it comes to understanding the legal intricacies of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges, it’s crucial to recognize that in Missouri, these two terms are often used interchangeably. In Missouri, both charges involve someone...
What are “purple paint” laws?
If you’re wandering through the woods and see lines of purple paint on trees, posts or other objects, it’s wise to turn back. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what they represent. Both Missouri and Kansas, along with some other states, have what are known as...
When can recording the police on your phone land you in jail?
Since most everyone walks around with a video camera on them by way of their smartphone, recordings of people’s interactions with police can easily be shared online and with the media. This has certainly increased the scrutiny on how members of law enforcement...
What Missourians need to know about BWI laws
Nothing can ruin a day on the water like a serious collision. Too often, these are caused by boat operators being under the influence. Just recently, a boater was arrested for boating while intoxicated (BWI) after his boat ran aground, crashed into a home at Lake of...
Could one drink lead to a DUI?
Many people believe that they can have one drink and then drive without worrying about being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. They’re not concerned about having a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after work. But is this the right perspective to take?...
Impaired individuals can’t tell how drunk they are
There are people who decide that they’re going to go out drinking, but they know that they don’t want to drive home afterward. Maybe they plan to only have one or two drinks with dinner, so they figure they won’t be over the legal limit anyway. Or maybe they simply...