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DUI Vs. DWI: What’s The Difference

You may have heard of the terms DUI and DWI, and you may have even seen them used interchangeably. So the question that many people want to know is if a DUI and DWI are the same thing? Technically speaking, there is a difference between the two charges. However, the legal system in Missouri has decided to incorporate the two …

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DUIs & Prescription Drugs: When They Don’t Mix

It is a well-known fact that driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can impair your driving. Impaired driving is a dangerous act that not only puts you at risk but other roadway users and pedestrians in harm’s way. Many of us have seen numerous advertisements and marketing campaigns focused on the negative impacts of drunk driving. It’s …

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Understanding SATOP in Springfield, MO

One of the most common questions DWI Springfield receives from people who have been convicted of a DWI in Missouri or who have had their license suspended as a result of a DUI or DWI is whether or not they need to participate in SATOP or Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program. The answer is yes if you wish to have …

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Missouri Ignition Interlock Device FAQs

As of 1996, Missouri has been implementing what is known as the Ignition Interlock Law. This law requires that all second-time DWI offenders in Missouri fix an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) to any vehicle they are operating. Although this law has been effective for almost 23 years many people still have many questions about how this law and how the …