One alternative to jail time for some of those who get a DWI in Missouri is participation in the state’s DWI Treatment Court Program. This program is meant to emphasize treatment of alcohol use disorder and to reduce recidivism of drunk driving offenses. And while...
DUI And DWI
What should you do when pulled over on suspicion of a DWI?
People in Missouri know that there are many different traffic laws that they need to follow while driving. However, there are many times that people may break these laws by driving a couple of miles per hour over the speed limit or forgetting to signal a lane change....
Is treatment better than the penalties for a DWI conviction?
In Missouri, when a person is arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), there will be inevitable concerns about the penalties if they are convicted. Often, a person who is charged with DWI is not experienced with the justice system and is under the impression that...
3 reasons DUI charges get thrown out
Just because a law enforcement official has accused you of drunk driving, it doesn't mean you are guilty. Judges throw out DUI cases for a number of reasons. Here are three of them. The stop was illegal Police officers cannot simply pull over anyone for any reason at...