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...
Some people still think that driving under influence (DUI) is a simple traffic offense. However, this is not true. A conviction for DUI can have far-reaching consequences. A Kansas DUI conviction could lead to jail time. And if you are a repeat offender, you will...
People who are pulled over by a police officer for the suspicion of impaired driving may be asked to take a preliminary breath test to determine their blood-alcohol concentration percentage. Some people think that they can trick the equipment, so they get a reading...
Think 0.08% is the universal limit in Missouri? Learn why minors face a 0.02% Zero Tolerance standard and why any BAC level is only a “rebuttable presumption.”
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), the first thing you want to figure out is how you can get yourself out of trouble. Facing a DUI charge can be frightening, to say the least. After all, a conviction can result in serious repercussions...