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Dealing with law enforcement, whether through a DWI stop, a routine traffic stop, or a search warrant, can be intimidating, so it is ever more important to keep your wits about you and understand the questions you need to ask to ensure the process goes smoothly.  Am I Being Detained? If a police officer stops and questions…
What is a Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program? Missouri’s Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) offers treatment and education to people charged with substance-related driving offenses. SATOPs cover charges for DUIs, DWIs, chemical test refusal, and minors in possession. In Missouri, offenders who wish to regain lost driving privileges must complete the state-certified SATOP. What…
Getting a DWI (driving while intoxicated) is sometimes referred to as a DUI (driving under the influence). In Missouri, you will be charged with a DWI if you operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. Â Missouri has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. If you are under…
It is not illegal to drink and drive. It’s illegal to drink, get drunk, impaired or intoxicated, and then drive. If you find yourself behind the wheel after a night out or happy hour that went a little long, here are tips to dealing with a law enforcement encounter: Remember all DWI’s are different and you…
In 2018 most drug offenses became eligible for expungement. Expungement is the process of erasing and sealing a criminal arrest record for a criminal charge. There are two types of drug crime cases. First, marijuana drug pocession offenses under 35 grams which is a misdemeanor. Second, all other drug offenses are felonies. Misdemeanor Drug Cases…
Due to a new bill signed in June 2016, Missourians that have been convicted of certain crimes and have completed probation now have a better chance of expunging their records and moving on with their lives. The new law significantly reduces the waiting period for wiping clean criminal records for misdemeanors and felonies, but also…
Last night a man walked into Walmart in Springfield with a tactical vest, 100 rounds of ammunition and an assault rifle. Depending on the facts it was all likely more legal than most people think. In Missouri, an individual has the right under the Missouri Constitution and statutory authority to open carry and conceal carry….
DWI Consequences in Missouri While DWI is extremely common, it is a costly offense with serious consequences. If you have been charged with DWI in Missouri, but do not live in area, you an attorney can often prevent you from having to come to court on a regular basis. However, failure to appear without an…
The DWI expungement is different than other misdemeanors. In order to be eligible for DWI expungement, an individual must meet a few criteria : Ten years since the plea of guilty to a first offense Driving While Intoxicate charge; Never had a commercial driver’s license (CDL), even if the CDL has been surrendered; You…
There is no greater social stigma then being considered a convict. Often times a criminal record will preclude an individual from being eligible for a job, a loan, housing and multiple other benefits we take for granted day-to-day. In the society we live in, a criminal conviction can follow you in every aspect of your…