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Missouri DWI / DUI: Is the 0.08% BAC Limit Really for Everyone?
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.”
Look out for these police mistakes during your DUI arrest
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...
Avoiding a Kansas City DUI/DWI: Why a Designated Driver is Your Best Defense
A Missouri DUI/DWI conviction can quickly threaten your driver’s license and your job. Learn how to protect your future and safely navigate Kansas City’s entertainment districts as local police increase patrols ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Can you speed if your wife is in labor?
Can you speed in Missouri if your wife is in labor? Learn why medical emergencies aren’t a “free pass” and how to protect your record with David M. Lurie. Him him him
How much do you have to drink to go beyond the legal limit?
The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit that indicated automatic impairment is set at 0.08%. However, looking at mere figures alone cannot give you a clear picture of how much alcohol it takes to go beyond the legal threshold. The truth is that there is no simple...
Were you really drunk or were you just fatigued?
Many people don’t think about how much sleep they got before they get behind the wheel. Instead, they just assume that they’ll be able to drive safely to where they’re going. What some people may not realize is that drowsy driving has effects that mimic drunk...
Did the police have reasonable suspicion to pull you over?
The legality of your traffic stop could affect the outcome of your DUI charges. For example, if the police did not follow the law when pulling you over, it could be deemed an illegal stop, and the evidence obtained from the stop may be inadmissible in court. The law...
Here’s why you’ll fail the horizontal gaze nystagmus test
If you’re pulled over for a traffic violation and the officer suspects you may be impaired, you’ll probably be asked to perform the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test. The HGN is one of the most popular “field sobriety tests” in use. Relatively simple, it requires...
Don’t let Super Bowl Sunday be ruined by a DUI
If the Kansas City Chiefs make it to the Super Bowl, there will be more than the usual number of Game Day parties in the area. Super Bowl Sunday, no matter who’s playing, is one of the most popular drinking days on the calendar in the U.S. One empirical measure of...
Driving mistakes are easy to make
It's very unfair to judge anyone who's facing criminal charges based on one action, assuming that means anything about their overall moral character. The fact of the matter is that very good people still do make mistakes, and it happens all the time. For instance,...