Police officers often have a strong desire to hold those who may be driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol accountable for their actions. While this desire is understandable, it can lead to assumptions about a person suspected of a crime. In fact, a man in Missouri now faces criminal charges after police accused him of DUI and speeding with children in the vehicle.
Seeking an expungement in Missouri
It is likely unusual to meet someone who claims that there is not some mistake that he or she made in the past. For some this could be relatively minor, such as the decision to go to college, but for others, a mistake could have significant, long-term ramifications, especially if it results in criminal charges and a conviction. Fortunately, some people in Missouri who have been convicted of a crime may have the option of seeking an expungement.
Missouri woman falls asleep at the wheel, suspected of DWI
Most every driver has experienced fatigue and drowsiness while behind the wheel. Often, even people who are relatively well-rested can feel their eyelids start to droop while driving. Despite the relatively common nature of drowsy drivers, one Missouri woman now faces accusations of DWI after she allegedly fell asleep while driving.