Rebuild your life after a DWI charge Being charged with a DWI can wreak havoc on your life. Not only will it prevent you from being able to drive, possibly preventing you from being able to get to work or visit your kids, it could affect your ability to get a job or keep a […]

The penalties and consequences you face when charged with a DWI/DUI in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area are significant. You may lose your license, must pay expensive fines, and even spend time in jail. Depending on if you face your first, second, or third offense, you may face even more penalties.   You face […]

As a general rule, most people assume that it’s fine to drive after having one drink. They may feel like a drink is just part of their dinner at a local restaurant or a way to unwind with coworkers after work. This is much different than a night of drinking, after which they’d get a […]

Just in time for New Year’s Eve, take a lesson from one breathalyzer owner’s experience. He was trying to be responsible and do the right thing, but he made one critical mistake.   Do you own a personal breathalyzer? If it’s been awhile since you’ve had it, do you know for sure if the device […]

As we discussed in previous blog posts, the penalties for a DWI conviction can have a serious impact on your life. From potential jail time and paying fines, to reinstating your driving privileges, even one conviction can create a significant amount of stress in your life. These penalties can multiply if a driver faces multiple […]

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a common offense, and many people don’t even commit it intentionally. One of the effects of alcohol is that it makes it hard to gauge how much it has impaired you and your cognitive function. You might feel as though you’re still totally sober when in reality you would fail […]

You go out for a night of drinking. You head home around last call and hit the bed at 1:30 a.m. You have an appointment at 7:30 a.m. You may wake up feeling worse for the wear, but you brew up some coffee and hit the road. Are you still at risk for getting a […]

After previously being selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Springfield Criminal Defense Attorney Adam Woody has now been selected to the 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list in the area of criminal defense, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice.  Only 5% of attorneys in Missouri & Kansas […]

We are honored to announce that the Law Office of Adam Woody has been named to the 2021 list of “Best Law Firms” by the U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers.  Firms included on this prestigious list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible […]

For the third 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 27th 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 […]