Don’t Be Boating While Intoxicated Boating while intoxicated is a hazard that endangers a lot of people each year. The Missouri Highway Patrol is now the enforcement arm for boaters in the State of Missouri. Bring on Summer It is not too early to start thinking about taking the boat Read more…
The question how can I beat a DUI case is very common. There are a number of ways to beat a DUI charge in Missouri. One way is to see wheter the original stop meets the legal requirements. Not every DUI arrest is valid. An officer must have probable cause Read more…
Have you ever been out with somebody for a few drinks and asked them if they are okay to drive? That is because you have noticed something about then that makes you think they might not be okay. Something that makes you think if they got pulled over they would Read more…
How is a DUI different than a DWI? The answer is they aren’t. I should know. I have been a DWI attorney or DUI attorney for more than 40 years. The offense is committed by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. So, technically it would be called a Read more…
I have been a Maryland Heights DUI attorney for years. Maryland Heights is a very aggressive City when it comes to enforcing DUI laws. The police department is always on the look for DUI cases. I appear regularly in the Maryland Heights DUI court. They seem to write a large Read more…
The Dreaded DUI Checkpoint. The DUI checkpoint can be a real heart stopper. I know. I have been through a number of them. And it didn’t matter to me that I was not in any danger of getting a ticket for DWI or DUI. Just seeing all of those flashing Read more…
People are often wondering how much a DUI costs. It is a great question. There is no “one-answer-fits-all” scenario. It just depends on a lot of different factors. As a DUI attorney I am often asked to speak at different civic groups about DUI laws. One of the topics people Read more…