State v. John Howell (SD33618) is a very recent case handed down by the Southern District Missouri Court of Appeals on the subject of DUI law. You can find the full case here: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=93570. On May 12, 2012, an officer in a Southwest Missouri town attempted to stop the…
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As a criminal defense attorney, I come across all sorts of people. That is one of the most interesting things about my work at MRD Lawyers. I come to meet people that consider a misdemeanor the end of their world. A life-altering black smear on their life’s existence.…
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I get asked this question all of the time: Will I have to go to Court on my speeding ticket when I hire you as my criminal defense lawyer? There is a short answer and then a longer answer. I guess I understand the situation. I am one…
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Well, that certainly seems like the easiest thing to do, right? The Springfield Police Officer just gave you a ticket for speeding. Or maybe it was Greene County or a Highway Patrolman. They were a nice guy and lowered the speed from 20 over to 16 over. That…
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You are late for a meeting. The kids did not move fast enough this morning and you are running behind. What is the worst thing that could happen? That’s right… You see the lights and hear the siren behind you. You are about ready to get a present…
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