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Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Missouri is a serious offense with far-reaching legal and personal consequences. Even if it is your first offense, you may still face a Class B misdemeanor that carries a maximum of six months in jail and up to $500 in fines. If you...
The Kansas City Power & Light District, a popular entertainment hub in Kansas City, draws large crowds for its various attractions, including restaurants, bars, concerts, and sporting events. However, as with any bustling entertainment area, the mix of large...
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you’re likely already familiar with the immediate consequences of your actions. Fines, license suspension and possible jail time are just a few of the penalties you may face. However, many people don’t...
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...
Getting a traffic ticket is a frustrating and embarrassing experience for the average motorist. No one wants to show up late to work because they get pulled over for driving too fast or failing to use their turn signal. When it does happen, drivers are usually eager...
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...
When someone is accused of drunk driving, instigating a bar fight, disturbing the peace, trespassing, resisting or even shoplifting, they may be tempted to vent about their circumstances online. It is particularly tempting if you think the bouncer in Power and Light...
Going to the bar on a Friday night, especially in the Power and Light District, or to relax after a hard day at work can be fun. However, the atmosphere in a bar can sometimes get out of control when not everybody behaves like an adult. You can end up in a bar fight...
Missouri is following a trend that has recently come to many other Midwestern states, like Illinois and Michigan. Recreational marijuana is now legal for adult use within the state. This is a stark contrast to the previous decades, where it was considered to be a...