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Posted: October 26, 2026

St. Louis County No-Refusal DWI: Blood Warrants Explained

Saying no to a breath test in St. Louis County no longer ends the testing question. Since October 2025, under its St. Louis County no-refusal…

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Posted: October 26, 2026

Missouri Arrest Warrant Search: What Changed in 2026

For years, anyone in Missouri could run an arrest warrant search on Case.net and see whether a judge had issued a warrant. That changed on…

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Posted: October 26, 2026

Missouri Parole Eligibility After SB 888: Time Served

One of the first questions clients ask is, "How much of this sentence will I actually serve?" Missouri's answer is about to change. Senate Bill…

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Posted: October 26, 2026

Missouri DWI Death Law: What Changed in 2026

Missouri changed its DWI death law on Aug. 28, 2026. The new law, House Bill 1740, raised the felony class for drunk or drugged driving…

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Posted: October 26, 2026

Missouri Hemp THC Law: What Changes Nov. 12, 2026

Starting Nov. 12, 2026, the delta-8 gummies and THC seltzers sold at gas stations and smoke shops across St. Louis must come off the shelves.…

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Posted: October 23, 2026

Glock Switch Charges in Missouri: Penalties and Defenses

A Glock switch is a small part, often sold for $20 to $50 or 3D-printed at home. In court, however, prosecutors treat it like a…

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Posted: October 21, 2026

Immigration Consequences of a Missouri DWI

If you are not a U.S. citizen, a DWI arrest raises two problems at once: the criminal case in state court and the Missouri DWI…

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Posted: October 21, 2026

What Are the Standard Field Sobriety Tests in Missouri?

If an officer suspects you of drunk driving in Missouri, you will likely be asked to step out and do a few roadside tests. Most…

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Posted: October 20, 2026

Missouri Earned Compliance Credits: How to Shorten Probation or Parole

If you are on felony probation or parole in Missouri, every clean month can count double. Missouri earned compliance credits let many people finish supervision…

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