Blog

Feb. 17, 2026

If you arrested for a suspected Driving While Intoxicated after you refused a breathalyzer, then your license will be confiscated by the police. Following your arrest, you will be given an Alcohol/Drug Chemical Test Notice of Revocation (Missouri Form DOR-4323) notifying you of the revocation of your driver's license for one year, and a 15-Day Temporary Driving Permit.

Feb. 17, 2026

You were just arrested for a first time DWI, your mind is racing now about how this happened and all the possible bad consequences that go along with a DWI. You start wondering “what is going to happen to me?”, “can I go to jail for a first time DWI?”, “am I going to lose my license?”, “how much is this going to cost me?”, and “what can I do?”

Feb. 17, 2026

St. Louis County Circuit Court handles all felony DUI charges and many of the misdemeanor DUI charges that are filed after an arrest within the boundary of St. Louis County. The Court is situated in Clayton, Missouri. Clayton is the seat of St. Louis County and is home to not only the Circuit Court but the headquarters for the St. Louis County Police Department.

Feb. 17, 2026

SATOP, or the Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program, is overseen by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse of the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The purpose of SATOP is to reduce the number of repeat DUI offenders and to provide offenders with a treatment option.

Feb. 16, 2026

Feb. 16, 2026

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. Before pleading guilty to a St. Louis DWI charge ,you should understand how your decision today affects your future options.

Feb. 10, 2026

A first DWI in Missouri can sometimes be dismissed or reduced, but it depends on the facts and the strength of the evidence. A skilled DWI Defense lawyer looks for problems with the traffic stop; field sobriety tests; officer's narrative and report; Alcohol Influence Report; any breath, urine, or blood testing; and video or photo evidence.

June 19, 2025

Federal and Missouri law both protect employees’ rights to practice their religion without facing unfair treatment at work. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to offer reasonable religious accommodation when an employee’s sincerely held beliefs conflict with job duties, policies, or schedules.

May 27, 2025

When someone is pulled over for suspected impaired driving in Missouri and asked to perform field sobriety tests, the outcome of those tests can have significant consequences.

April 28, 2025

When someone is charged with assault, they may feel like the legal system is already stacked against them. But the law recognizes that not every violent act is a criminal one. Sometimes, people are forced to protect themselves or others from harm.