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 a person is charged with domestic assault in Missouri, it can cause him or her to face significant penalties. It’s helpful to understand the levels of domestic assault, possible defenses to the charge and how an attorney can help. In Missouri, domestic assault is defined as knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical injury […]

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws in Missouri don’t just outlaw driving after having too much to drink. They also make it a criminal act to drive while under the effect of intoxicating illegal drugs or strong prescription medication. Police officers conduct field sobriety tests to check for signs of impairment. Even before a driver gets […]

When you think about people getting DUIs, you probably think about those who drink chronically or who are struggling with a substance use disorder. What you may not realize is how easy it actually is to get to a .08% blood alcohol concentration. The .08% BAC matters because this is the per-se limit by law. With the […]

In one study, it was found that four boroughs of New York City (excluding Staten Island) have experienced a 25 to 35 percent decrease in alcohol-related car accidents since the inception of Uber, as compared to other locations where the company doesn’t operate. With the 4th of July holiday upon us, it’s an important reminder […]

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 […]

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 […]

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch covered recent testimony on a proposed crime bill pushed by Governor Parsons. Read the story below. Part of Parson police push includes threat of sending Missouri kids as young as 12 to adult prisons JEFFERSON CITY — Just two years ago, Missouri lawmakers signed off on a plan to raise the […]