Facing a DUI charge in Missouri can be stressful and confusing. You may worry about losing your license, facing fines or even serving jail time. The good news is that being charged does not mean you have to accept the consequences without question. You have options...
Criminal Defense
One is enough: A single drink can lead to underage DWI
You are relaxing with friends after school or work when someone hands you a beer. You drink it, feel steady, and assume it is safe to drive home. Yet that sense of safety can be misleading, especially in Missouri, where the law holds drivers under 21 to a much...
What are the most common criminal defense strategies?
Those facing criminal charges are often unsure of how to respond. Many people default to pleading guilty because they do not want to go to trial. Others may do whatever is necessary to prove that they did not break the law. Those intending to fight their pending...
Why access to the state’s evidence is so important for defendants
Getting arrested for an alleged criminal offense is quite stressful. People worry about losing their freedom. They worry about how many people may hear about their arrest. In fact, they may worry about taking a case to trial because it could attract attention....
Will Someone Lose Their License After A First-Time Missouri Dwi?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are among the most severe driving-related offenses possible in Missouri. They are also among the most common criminal charges levied by prosecutors, and many people plead guilty without fully considering the implications of...
When Do The Police Need To Give You A Miranda Warning?
Maybe you’ve been arrested for some reason and put into the back of a squad car. Maybe you’ve just been (semi-politely) asked to come into the police station to meet with detectives. Either way, you keep waiting for the police to give you the Miranda Warning that...
