Man Awarded Lightened Sentence for Fifth DWI

On behalf of The Law Office of Jason A. Korner posted in DWI / Drunk Driving Charges on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Few things can be as intimidating as a repeat DWI charge. Allegations of drunk driving and potential sentencing in the face of a past conviction can carry extremely strict and lengthy prison time, monetary fines, and probation time. However, an arrest, charge, or even conviction of a repeat DWI does not have to mean years lost behind bars. Last week a Des Peres man was sentenced to only four months in prison, despite pleading guilty of a felony...

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Strict Laws Police Teen Drinking and Driving

Posted by Jason Korner

in Blog, Underage Drinking

On behalf of The Law Office of Jason A. Korner posted in DWI / Drunk Driving Charges on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Numerous legal problems collide when a teenager is found to have been drinking and driving. State DUI laws, underage drinking penalties, and other potential charges such as reckless driving all make for a complicated legal situation, one that can quickly speed into costly territory. While parents should always remain concerned and informed about their teens' driving habits, a new study offers up statistics that could yield peace of mind. Figures released this month from the Centers for Disease...