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Sept. 22, 2023

Being pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. Drivers who are unaware of their rights believe they are automatically going to be charged with a DUI/DWI. However, you need to keep in mind that you have certain rights when stopped by the police for suspected drunk driving.

Aug. 29, 2023

To many people, the terms “bail” and “bond” might seem similar, but they represent two different matters relating to being released from custody while awaiting a trial. Bail is a monetary sum that a judge may impose to ensure a suspected criminal will return for their court date. If someone cannot pay that sum on their own, then they can secure a bond from a bail bondsman. The bond usually costs between 10 and 20 percent of the total of the sum needed for bail.

July 13, 2023

Making mistakes is a part of life. It’s not uncommon for an individual to have a momentary lapse of judgment, do something they should not, and end up facing charges for committing a crime. If you’ve found yourself in such a situation, even if you believe you are indeed guilty of the crime with which you’re charged, it’s still important for you to hire an attorney to stand up for you and lead you through the legal process.

June 9, 2023

If you are facing criminal charges, you may be wondering whether there are alternatives to going to jail. The short answer is, “Yes, there may be alternatives to going to jail, commonly referred to as alternative sentencing.” Alternative sentencing options provide ways for individuals who have been convicted of a crime to avoid jail time. These options are designed to provide a more effective way to handle criminal behavior.

May 9, 2023

Whether you were pulled over and the cops found some pot on you or your room was searched and drug paraphernalia was confiscated by the police, you need to talk with an experienced lawyer now.

April 29, 2022

If you injure another person while drinking and driving in St. Louis County, or elsewhere in Missouri, then you can face multiple DWI charges. When another person is injured in a motor vehicle accident where a driver was drinking and driving, then that driver can be charged not only with a DWI, whether misdemeanor or felony, but also charged with a second DWI offense for the Serious Physical Injury, which is a felony.

April 20, 2022

Many clients ask whether it's the law that their employer must give them breaks during their shifts. It makes sense that if you work 8-Hour shifts, then your boss would have to give you a break. But what does the law actually say about it?

March 26, 2022

Being proactive is vital to every aspect of a DWI case. This is especially true of Administrative Hearings. They are often scheduled with less than 30 days notice and rarely are continuances granted without good cause. Further, the hearing officer is an attorney with the General Counsel's Office of the Department of Revenue.

March 5, 2022

The Missouri Service Letter statute, found in RSMo. § 290.140, is a useful tool for those left in the dark after an unceremonious termination or dismissal from their employment.

Feb. 15, 2022

What happens when you have been in a car accident in St. Louis County and don't stop? This is called Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and it carries criminal sanctions.