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How does Missouri law view trespass?
Trespass occurs when someone enters or remains on another person’s property without permission. Property includes both land and buildings. Often, trespass is a civil issue, but it can also be a criminal offense. The law of criminal trespass is outlined in the revised...
What effect does alcohol have on a person’s ability to drive?
A night out with friends that involves alcohol is fun for a lot of people. When these happen, it’s important for everyone who drinks to ensure they have a safe way home. Some people don’t realize exactly how alcohol will affect them, however. Alcohol in the body is...
Football games can lead to DUI charges
NFL football season is in full swing at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The camaraderie shared at tailgating parties and inside the stadium can be electric! There’s plenty of food and the alcohol flows freely as people indulge with friends during...
When does implied consent apply in Missouri?
The implied consent law in Missouri deems anyone operating a vehicle on the state's public highways to have given consent to a chemical test or a test of their breath, blood, saliva or urine to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). But when does this law...
Can you get a DUI for sleeping in your car?
You go to a friend’s house to watch a Mizzou football game. Everyone has a few beers during the course of the game. When the contest concludes, people begin to leave and drive home. You walk out to your car, sit in the driver’s seat, and realize that you should not be...
Examples of due process in criminal law
Due process is a pivotal element of criminal justice in the U.S. The term is mentioned numerous times throughout the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. If you have been accused of a criminal offense, then it is important to remember...
Examples of probable cause in DUI cases
While police officers have many legal powers at their disposal, they are also subjected to the rules of law. They cannot discriminate against citizens and they cannot randomly pull vehicles over and arrest drivers on DUI charges. To perform a traffic stop, officers...
Avoiding DUI charges in Missouri and Kansas this autumn
Autumn in Missouri and Kansas features cooler temperatures, festive gatherings and scenic drives through fall foliage. However, it also marks a time when DUI arrests and accidents tend to increase, particularly around holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Law...
What happens if I am caught with an open container in my car?
The consumption of alcohol when operating a motor vehicle is prohibited and can lead to legal consequences. In Missouri, having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle when driving is prohibited and can result in legal action, including fines. What containers...
3 types of field sobriety tests
Police officers can stop drivers if they have a reasonable suspicion that they are impaired. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers will start to look for further evidence. One way that they can do this is to have the driver participate in field sobriety tests. Field...