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June 9, 2021

A second DUI in Missouri carries harsher consequences than a first, and depending on how much time there is between the two charges your outcome could be much worse. This is why hiring an attorney who understands Missouri DUI penalties and relevant law to represent you is extremely important.

June 9, 2021

Missouri DUI penalties range from manageable to severe. You not only could spend time in prison but you also have to worry about possible administrative actions the state will take against your license.

Feb. 19, 2021

You went to the job interview and everything went well. They hired you on the spot and had you start filling out the paperwork. Then after a week on the job your boss calls you into his office and says "we've got a problem with the paperwork."

Feb. 2, 2021

People tend to make better decisions when they have better information. This is especially true when you are dealing with a criminal charge. Whether or not you take the prosecutor's deal or fight the charges in court is one of the biggest decisions you could face. Keeping in mind how your decision today could affect your future options will help you choose what is best for you.

Jan. 28, 2021

A DWI arrest, a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance, even a Speeding ticket, will cost you money. An attorney can negotiate a plea deal for you. It is cheaper than going to trial and without the risk of a conviction. Part of that deal though will require you to pay a fine, Court Costs or both within a certain time. Depending on the charge, you will usually have anywhere from 30 days to 120 days to pay these costs.

Dec. 30, 2020

If you have ever gone out with friends and had too much to drink to drive home, then you probably considered sleeping it off in your car. You pull over into a parking lot, or better yet you never leave the parking lot of the bar you were at and instead turn your car's heater on, lean back in your seat and go to sleep.

Nov. 24, 2020

If you've recently been arrested for a DWI, then you were asked to provide a breath sample by blowing into a Breathalyzer. You may or may not have refused to do so. If you refused to blow, then you could lose your license for up to a year.

Oct. 28, 2020

On October 18, 2020, a 20-year-old man from Chesterfield, Missouri, lost control of his vehicle after inhaling solvent fumes, or "whip its". Mr. Geiger's vehicle then crossed oncoming traffic before hitting a tree, pole and eventually a young woman as she exited the Urgent Care. The vehicle came to rest halfway inside the main entrance. Due to the severity of her injuries, the young woman passed away en route to the hospital.

Oct. 22, 2020

Yesterday, Democratic Senators introduced legislation in the US Senate designed to provide protection against discrimination by financial institutions. As reported by the New York Times, this bill is designed to close an existing loophole in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "The Fair Access to Financial Services Act, [was] introduced on Wednesday by members of the Senate Banking Committee"

Sept. 28, 2020

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019, or CROWN Act. If the Senate passes the CROWN Act, then it will head to the President's desk for his signature and become law.