PMCW Law

Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense. If you are convicted with a DWI, you could be facing jail time, fines, license suspension and/or driving school. You are also endangering the lives of not only yourself but others on the road by driving while intoxicated. If you are facing a DWI charge, call our DWI lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks at 573-346-7231 for a free consultation. The DWI lawyers at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch can walk you through what you should and should not do in the event of getting charged with a DWI. Keep reading for the top mistakes people make in a DWI case. The Top Mistakes People Make in a DWI Case Lying to the Police Officer This, unfortunately, happens way more times than it should. If you are pulled over for suspected drinking while driving and are asked a question you don't feel comfortable answering, you do have the right to remain silent. It can be better to not say anything at all versus lying to an officer. Illegall...

Have you recently had a child or got married? Serious life changes should trigger you to draft a will if you haven't already. Your belongings probably mean a lot to you and they should go to who you want versus being handled in probate. When drafting a will, it's vital that you don't accidentally leave an item out, which is why the help of an experienced estate planning lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks can come in handy. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch are here to list a few examples of items not to forget when drafting your will. Don't Forget to List These Items in Your Will Guardian Appointing a guardian is essential is you have minor children. The guardian is the person who takes care of your children if you pass away before they are of age. Property Property can mean a number of things. When you hear "real property," that refers to real estate including land, a home or building. Transferring ownership of this type of property can be mu...

Aquapalooza at the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the biggest events in the area. So many people come from all over to enjoy this fun event. They may come via land or by boat. With this being such a big event that attracts so many boaters, it's important to realize that boating safely is crucial because tragic boat accidents can happen otherwise. Our BWI lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you information on Aquapaloza 2018 and a few boating safety tips to keep in mind while traveling there. Aquapalooza 2018 Source:  https://www.funlake.com/aquapalooza-2 When: Jul 21, 2018 Where: Dog Days Bar & Grill 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach MO 65065 Phone: 573-348-1958 Aquapalooza 2018 is happening July 21st and it's a huge boating event for lake residents and visitors alike. The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers invite ALL BOATERS to join them for a day of fun and sun on the water! Enjoy INCREDIBLE live music and the fun festivities all day long! All o...

Juvenile law can be a sensitive subject for some people because it involves the crimes of children. No one likes thinking about a child going to jail or committing a crime, but the harsh reality is that it does happen. If you know of a child who is in need of a juvenile law lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks , call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231. Keep reading to learn examples of crimes juveniles commit and about representation for juveniles at the Lake of the Ozarks . According to the Missouri Juvenile Office Handbook :  "Once the juvenile officer has classified the type of case which has been referred, the juvenile’s age must be determined to make sure that the juvenile court is still able to exercise jurisdiction. For purposes of abuse/neglect, the juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction until the child reaches his 18th birthday.  Section 211.031.1(1), RSMo. For purposes of status offenses, the juvenile court may exercise jurisdi...