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Will Uber Cut Down on DWI’s in Springfield?

May 15, 2017

According to a recent Springfield News-Leader article, DWI arrests in Springfield have gone down since Uber became operational in Springfield 4 months ago. See the News-Leader article below. (Photo: News-Leader Illustration) When Missouri lawmakers passed a bill this session making it easier for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate in the state, they lauded […]

The Future is Here: Breathalyzer Skin Patches

Mar 15, 2017

We all know that if someone is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, they will be required to take a breathalyzer test, usually later at the police station. And this test result will be the primary evidence used against him in a drunk driving case. The first problem with this is that the amount of alcohol […]

Pot Breathalyzers are Being Tested By Law Enforcement

Feb 8, 2017

With the number of states that have passed recreational marijuana laws, the need to detect stoned drivers has increased. Technology companies have come to the rescue, creating devices to detect whether an individual has recently smoked or ingested marijuana. While the devices are still undergoing testing, one researcher, who happens to be a volunteer officer, […]

Cheating the Breathalyzer: Urban Legends

Jan 30, 2017

In fear of failing a breathalyzer test, many people over the years have tried and failed to successfully discover a means of being able to cheat the test. Many urban legends exist as to how one can actually consume a level of alcohol which is over the legal limit yet still pass a breathalyzer test […]

New Greene County “No Refusal Policy” in DWI Cases

Nov 6, 2014

As a DWI attorney the major question I get is, “if I’m pulled over and investigated for DWI, should I blow or refuse”.  I would always explain that for various reasons there is no cookie cutter answer and that all cases are different.  Typically, with everything being equal, I would usually advise to refuse the […]

Breathalyzer Results in Missouri DWI Cases May be Thrown Out

Feb 28, 2014

All Driving While Intoxicated cases have two separate aspects: the administrative portion of the case and the criminal portion of the case.  As we all know, the breathalyzer result (BAC) can be an important part of DWI cases and can impact both the administrative and criminal aspects.  On the criminal side, state or city prosecutors […]