DUI/DWI

All Missouri DUI charges are serious and must be treated as the urgent legal matters that they are. Even a first-time offender may experience consequences that could impact them for years to come in the event that they are convicted of the impaired driving charges...

For most people, living and working in and around Kansas City means navigating the laws of two different states. Many are essentially the same, but there are some important differences that can create problems. One area where Kansas law differs from Missouri law...

When a police officer gives someone a breath test, it is designed to measure the concentration of alcohol in their blood. This is reflected in their breath, and these tests are some of the most common ways that police officers check for impairment. The tests can...

One of the most important things to know if you’re planning on getting drinks with friends is that you may be misinformed about drinking and driving.  It seems like there’s more and more misinformation spreading around than ever and you don’t want it to cause you to...

If you ask someone what the legal limit is in Missouri, odds are that they will tell you it is 0.08%. This is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that you cannot exceed as a driver. If you meet or exceed that level, and a police officer can show it with a breath...

You and your friends like to go out at the weekend and enjoy yourselves. Usually, this involves a few drinks at someone’s home and then on to the bars and clubs in the city. You’re moving from place to place while consuming alcohol. Not only is driving under these...

Not many things are as stressful as being pulled over for a drunk driving investigation. After all, the police must have probable cause to stop you for a DUI investigation. Amidst the anxiety that comes with a DUI stop, it is important to understand that what you do...

When police pull over someone on the suspicion of drunk driving they will likely do one of two things. They may ask the driver to take a breath test, at which point the small machine will tell the officer if the driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or...

Many factors can come into the picture when you’re facing drunk driving charges. You need to evaluate the entire situation to determine how best to handle it. This can be a significant challenge, especially when there’s a lot of information to sort through. One thing...

You know you don’t want to get arrested for drunk driving, but you’re out at the bar with your friends and you’ve had a little bit too much to drink. You express concern that driving home could just result in an arrest.  One of your friends tells you to simply walk...