St. Louis Criminal Defense Law Blog
Facts about blood-alcohol content in DUI cases
In Missouri and across the U.S., blood-alcohol content, or BAC, is an important part of being charged for driving under the influence. Depending on the state, a certain BAC will warrant an arrest for DUI. If it is exceedingly high, the charges and penalties will be...
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in Missouri murder case
Prosecutors in Missouri plan to seek the death penalty in a case involving a man accused of murdering two people according to the public defender representing him. The public defender’s appointment suggests that the claim is true as he exclusively handles capital...
What factors may affect the results of your breathalyzer test?
Being asked to exit your vehicle because of impairment is never a comfortable situation to be in. Adhering to the commands of the authorities in Missouri is imperative to allow you ample opportunity to overcome your mistake and move forward. You may take a...
Cough syrup may lead to a DUI charge
A DUI stop and arrest is stressful, particularly when you did not indulge in alcohol. While cough medicine is legal, you may want to think about the side effects of cold medicine before you get behind the wheel. Some of the side effects may mimic the side effects of...
Does an officer have probable cause to arrest you?
Missouri officers have tools to use when handling DUI related cases. This includes items like blood or breath tests. In some cases, an officer may rely on a probable cause to arrest as well. But what is this? Today we will look at probable causes to arrest in relation...
Protecting trade secrets from espionage
Intellectual property rights are something that helps protect creativity. They include patents, trade secrets and copyrights. The law offers protection to those holding IP rights to allow them to have exclusive rights to use. The United States Department of Justice...
What you need to know about felony murder charges
We know that accidents happen. Accidents that cause the death of a person, have the potential to bring down second degree murder charges on those involved, and even more serious consequences if the accused was in the act of committing a felony. The state of Missouri...
Understanding parental kidnapping
For the last three years, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported an average of over 7,250 missing children per year. Thankfully, law enforcement finds most of these children before the year is over. Not every missing child is the victim of a stranger. Many of...
How do standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests differ?
Missouri law enforcement officers sometimes request drivers to take field sobriety tests. These tests break down into two categories: standardized and non-standardized. Today we will take a look at the differences between the two. We will also look at why you are more...
What is the nystagmus field sobriety test?
If you were stopped by the police, especially at night, and the officer had any suspicion that you might have been drinking, he will have conducted a horizontal gaze Nystagmus test. According to FielSobrietyTests, there are hundreds of known causes of nystagmus. Some...
