24 December

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Expect Increased DUI Enforcement around STL During the Holidays

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As we enter December, law enforcement agencies all over Missouri will be looking much more aggressively for people who are operating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Some police departments may set up checkpoints at higher volume locations in the state to try and catch drunk drivers. In the event that you are arrested for DUI this holiday season, your first call should be to a St. Louis DUI defense lawyer. Your Rights at Checkpoints Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444 (1990), was a United States Supreme Court case involving the constitutionality of police sobriety checkpoints...

03 March

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Expect Increased DUI Enforcement around St. Patrick’s Day

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Expect Increased DUI Enforcement around St. Patrick’s Day

St. Louis police agencies know that St. Patrick’s Day can bring out an increased number of impaired drivers. They are ready to join law enforcement in cities across the U.S. in ramping up enforcement efforts to stop and arrest intoxicated drivers. ...

11 February

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Can You Bring Marijuana Back from Illinois?

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Can You Bring Marijuana Back from Illinois?

It can be confusing to be able to walk into a dispensary in Illinois and purchase cannabis products openly and easily but then be arrested for crossing state lines with your purchase....

21 January

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Your Rights at a DUI Checkpoint

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In addition, drivers should know their rights at a DUI checkpoint, as well as know what to do should a checkpoint result in a DUI arrest. ...

24 December

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Expected Increase DUI Enforcement around New Year’s Eve

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Expected Increase DUI Enforcement around New Year’s Eve

In the event that you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving this holiday season, it’s vital to understand that you may have options that could avoid a conviction or at least mitigate the consequences you are facing. ...

12 November

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Be On the Lookout for Drunk Drivers around Thanksgiving

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Be On the Lookout for Drunk Drivers around Thanksgiving

As a result, it’s critical that you are vigilant and stay on the lookout for drunk drivers on and around Thanksgiving. ...

05 November

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The Collateral Consequences of a DUI Conviction

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The Collateral Consequences of a DUI Conviction

While it is true that the standard outcome of a simple DUI case in which there are no aggravating factors typically does not involve jail time, it’s important to understand that every DUI is a serious matter, and the collateral consequences of a DUI conviction can often be much more damaging than the sentence imposed by the judge....

05 June

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Can You Be Fired for a DWI in Missouri?

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A DWI conviction is a serious matter that can have wide-ranging consequences on every aspect of your life. If the police arrested you for drunk driving, you may be wondering whether you could lose your job, and the short answer is "yes." Missouri is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer may terminate an employee at any time, and for any reason, so long as the reasons for firing someone isn't prohibited by law. As a result, a DWI could certainly result in the loss of your job, so it's critical that anyone facing DWI charges in the...

29 May

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The Collateral Consequences of a 1st-Time DWI in Missouri

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The Collateral Consequences of a 1st-Time DWI in Missouri

Many people fail to take a first-time charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) as seriously as they should. This is often because a first DWI charge is generally a Class B misdemeanor, and defendants believe they will just get probation and move on with their lives. In reality, even a first DWI conviction can have lasting consequences that go far beyond court-ordered penalties. It is never a good idea to try to handle a DWI case on your own, as it can mean unnecessary convictions and consequences. Contact a St. Louis DWI defense attorney at Bruntrager & Billings, P.C. for...