Red light camera laws have been controversial across the nation with opponents saying they are unconstitutional, and supporters saying they save lives, but the Eastern District Missouri Court of Appeals reversed St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Mark Neill’s ruling last year that the city lacks authority to enact a red light camera ordinance.

Starting on June 1st, 2013 marijuana possession cases will now go to the municipal courts, which essentially decriminalizes possession of small amounts of the drug.

Driving While Suspended convictions can have serious repercussions including hefty fines, points on your driver’s license, and even jail time, so if you have been charged with DWS, it is important to know the possible penalties and how to handle your charge.

DWI convictions can have many negative consequences on your life, including your ability to drive legally, employment options, high court costs and fines, and other negative impacts. After a DWI a driver can get their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) after his driver’s license suspension has ended.

In the state of Missouri traffic tickets that are deemed moving violations carry a set number of points that go on your driver’s license. Once you reach a certain number of points on your license (the exact number is determined by how long of a period you get them) your license will be suspended for a pre-determined amount of time

When stopped by the police, drivers have certain rights they may exercise during the traffic stop.

If you have received a Missouri traffic ticket, you may choose to fight your charges using a Missouri traffic lawyer. Fighting your traffic ticket can be beneficial to you, whether it is your first ticket or your fifth.

There are several steps to take if you are pulled over by the police to make the traffic stop go more smoothly and avoid extra charges.

If you receive a traffic ticket you may wish to fight your ticket in hopes of having charges reduced. Enough moving (points) violations could lead to the suspension of your driver’s license and costly auto insurance increases.

A plea bargain is an agreement between you and the prosecutor that must be approved by the judge. The terms of a plea bargain depend on the circumstances of your case including driving and criminal record, whether you have any previous DWI arrests and whether or not you have valid defenses to your DWI charges.