Category: DUI DWI


CAN I GET A DWI IN MISSOURI FOR A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?

When people think of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Missouri, they usually think of alcohol or even marijuana. But what about prescription medications? Can you really be charged with DWI/DUI for taking medicine your doctor prescribed? The answer is yes. Missouri law makes it illegal to drive while impaired by any substance and  … Read more

CAN I GET OUT OF A DUI IN MISSOURI?

If you’ve been arrested for DUI or DWI in Missouri, you’re probably asking one big question: “Is there any way I can get out of this?” The answer: Maybe—but it depends on the details. Not every DUI charge results in a conviction. With the right legal strategy and a skilled Kansas City DWI defense lawyer,  … Read more

What Does the Prosecutor Need to Prove a DUI? – Guest Post

The government maintains the responsibility to prove driving under the influence charges beyond a reasonable doubt. No self-incrimination requirement exists. Prosecutors must present evidence establishing each DUI offense element. Typically, the arresting officer who conducted the initial stop, observation, and testing request will provide testimony. Officer testimony includes administered tests, results, and any test refusal  … Read more

“You Can’t Get a DUI If You’re Under the Legal Limit” — A Dangerous Misunderstanding

Most drivers in Missouri know that the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08%. But many mistakenly believe that if they blow below that number, they’re automatically in the clear. This is a serious and potentially life-altering myth. At Speeding Ticket KC, our experienced Kansas City traffic defense lawyers have represented clients who were  … Read more