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Factors That Can Affect Your Blood Alcohol Content

Drinking and driving remains a traffic violation in Missouri and across the United States. Under Missouri DWI laws, a person may be arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of at least 0.08%.

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Why a DUI Is Worth Fighting

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are serious charges that can be daunting. If you find yourself facing such charges, it is essential to understand the potential consequences and know that you have options.

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Your Rights When You Are Pulled Over for a DUI

Being pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. Drivers who are unaware of their rights believe they are automatically going to be charged with a DUI/DWI. However, you need to keep in mind that you have certain rights when stopped by the police for suspected drunk driving.

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How Bail Works in Missouri

To many people, the terms “bail” and “bond” might seem similar, but they represent two different matters relating to being released from custody while awaiting a trial. Bail is a monetary sum that a judge may impose to ensure a suspected criminal will return for their court date. If someone cannot pay that sum on their own, then they can secure a bond from a bail bondsman. The bond usually costs between 10 and 20 percent of the total of the sum needed for bail.

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Should I Still Hire an Attorney if I Think I’m Guilty?

Making mistakes is a part of life. It’s not uncommon for an individual to have a momentary lapse of judgment, do something they should not, and end up facing charges for committing a crime. If you’ve found yourself in such a situation, even if you believe you are indeed guilty of the crime with which you’re charged, it’s still important for you to hire an attorney to stand up for you and lead you through the legal process.

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Are There Alternatives to Going to Jail?

If you are facing criminal charges, you may be wondering whether there are alternatives to going to jail. The short answer is, “Yes, there may be alternatives to going to jail, commonly referred to as alternative sentencing.” Alternative sentencing options provide ways for individuals who have been convicted of a crime to avoid jail time. These options are designed to provide a more effective way to handle criminal behavior.

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What to Do When You’ve Been Charged With Drug Possession

Whether you were pulled over and the cops found some pot on you or your room was searched and drug paraphernalia was confiscated by the police, you need to talk with an experienced lawyer now.

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What Happens in St. Louis County When You Have a DWI and Accident?

If you injure another person while drinking and driving in St. Louis County, or elsewhere in Missouri, then you can face multiple DWI charges. When another person is injured in a motor vehicle accident where a driver was drinking and driving, then that driver can be charged not only with a DWI, whether misdemeanor or felony, but also charged with a second DWI offense for the Serious Physical Injury, which is a felony.

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Are Employers Required To Give Breaks?

Many clients ask whether it's the law that their employer must give them breaks during their shifts. It makes sense that if you work 8-Hour shifts, then your boss would have to give you a break. But what does the law actually say about it?

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Why You Should Subpoena the Officer in a BAC Administrative Hearing

Being proactive is vital to every aspect of a DWI case. This is especially true of Administrative Hearings. They are often scheduled with less than 30 days notice and rarely are continuances granted without good cause. Further, the hearing officer is an attorney with the General Counsel's Office of the Department of Revenue.

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