Missourians recently voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana by passing an amendment to the Missouri Constitution. What does this mean for you or your friends? When you can roll The amendment takes effect on December 8, 2022, but you won’t be able to legally purchase marijuana from a licensed dispensary until February 6, […]

The criminal justice system is a cold, lonely place. Once you’re arrested, you’re just another name on a docket sheet, waiting to be processed. You can try to explain yourself to the prosecutor or the judge, but they’ve heard this story before. You’ve heard the phrase “innocent until proven guilty,” but it sure doesn’t feel […]

If you’re like most parents in Missouri, you want to do everything in your power to keep your children safe. One way to do that is to talk to them about prescription drug sharing. Many kids don’t realize the dangers of sharing prescription drugs with their friends or family because, to them, their intentions are […]

A 40-year old man represented by Adam Woody was found not guilty by a jury made up of 10 women and two men on September 15, 2022.  The jury acquitted the man of First Degree Domestic Assault following a 2-day jury trial.  The charge was a Class A Felony, which carries a range of punishment […]

3 times you may have reason to question a breath test’s results Physical evidence, like chemical evidence, can help the state build a compelling criminal case. It is certainly more convincing than eyewitness testimony. When it comes to accusations of drunk driving, breath tests are the most common way for police officers to collect chemical […]

The legal drinking age in Missouri is 21. However, peer pressure and social settings make underage drinking a common occurrence. What consequences could you face for this? Academic consequences If you are a student, underage drinking could impact your academic career. You could get placed on academic probation. You may have your student aid revoked. If you’re […]

We are pleased to announce that for the second straight year Springfield criminal defense attorney Adam Woody has been named to the Kansas and Missouri Super Lawyers list for 2021 in the field of criminal defense. This is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Missouri […]

For the third straight year, The Law Office of Adam Woody has been included in the U.S. News publication of Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.” Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. The methodology behind it is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional […]

The laws regarding to-go alcohol from restaurants and bars that were relaxed last year during the pandemic have now been made permanent. Starting Saturday, it will be legal for those establishments that serve alcohol to sell cocktails and other alcoholic beverages to-go. There are several limiting rules in place, however. The to-go container cannot have […]

For the fourth straight year, Adam Woody has been included in the publication “Best Lawyers in America” in the area of DUI/DWI Defense.  This year marks the 28th edition for the publication. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. The methodology behind it is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the […]