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Receiving a DWI or driving while intoxicated is way more than just one bad night. An offense like this can affect your life for many years to come. Take it from our DWI lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks , driving while intoxicated, even if you miraculously don't hurt anyone or yourself while doing so, can have major impacts of your life. Our DWI lawyers in Camden County are here to give you a few examples of the specific effects a DWI can have on your future years. If you have received a DWI, we can't stress enough how vital it is that you seek an experienced Lake of the Ozarks DWI lawyer as soon as possible. Call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch today for your free consultation. We can be reached at (573) 346-7231. Having a DWI On Your Record May... Lower your chances of being approved to rent an apartment. If you decide to try and rent an apartment one day, having a DWI on your record could really hurt your chances of being approved for renting it. Most lik...

There are several events happening in February at the Lake of the Ozarks, but today our Camden County DWI lawyers want to tell you about one, in particular, the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl. Each year this is a great event for the community as is draws so many people out to local businesses. As a local business, we can appreciate this. As you will learn in our blog, there are options available to where you can stay in a hotel and ride a bus back, but for those of you who are locals and may choose not to do that, we can not stress enough, ALWAYS designate a sober driver. Driving drunk simply isn't worth the consequences. If you are ever in a situation where you do need a DWI lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks , contact Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231. Keep reading to learn more about the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks. Photo Credit: FunLake The Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks Source:  http://lakepubcrawl.com/ Event Detai...

2019 will be here soon! While partying and sipping on alcoholic beverages may be in your future New Year celebratory plans, we can not stress enough - do not drink and drive this New Year or at any other time. The consequences are way too severe and it simply isn't worth it. Our DWI lawyers a the Lake of the Ozarks can tell you it is always best to designate a sober driver. That being said, we'd like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and we hope everyone has fun at their New Year celebrations.  Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch is here to present you with a few New Year event options at the Lake of the Ozarks to kick off 2019 at. Source:  www.funlake.com New Year’s Eve at The Lodge of Four Seasons Dec 31, 2018 HK's at The Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Drive Lake Ozark Missouri 65049 Phone: 800-843-5253 Website: http://www.4seasonsresort.com At this New Year's event, you will find: Wine pairings A spectacular menu Music  and even mo...

Buzzed driving, drunk driving - both are morally wrong and unsafe. You shouldn't do either, both endanger the lives of those around you and your own. While it's technically not illegal to drive buzzed so long as your blood alcohol content is under the legal limit, it's still not smart. Our DWI lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks know how bad these cases can be and we want you to think twice before operating a vehicle while intoxicated. If you've received a DWI, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch for your free consultation. Keep reading for a description of both buzzed and drunk driving, the differences between the two, legal punishments for drunk driving, and skilled legal representation at the Lake of the Ozarks . Buzzed Driving vs. Drunk Driving Buzzed Driving Technically, you are buzzed if you are at a blood alcohol concentration level of anything from .01 to .07, in the state of Missouri. Therefore, if you choose to drive while in that stage you a...

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...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. One of the leading causes of distracted driving is driving while intoxicated. Do not drink and drive. You could seriously injure or kill someone or yourself. You could also be charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and seriously impact your driving record. If you do find yourself getting a DWI, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231 for a free consultation. Our law office in Camdenton provides effective legal representation and we have an open-door policy, we welcome walk-ins who wish to discuss their legal needs. In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, here are a few distracted driving statistics you should be aware of, along with a few driving safety tips you should follow. Distracted Driving Statistics In 2015: • 3,477 people were killed by distracted driving. • 391,000 people were injured by distracted driving. • 660,000 drivers were estimated to be using electr...

The Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks is only about a month away. This is one of the biggest parties at the Lake and Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch would like to wish everyone a FUN, but SAFE time. Keep reading for more details about this fun event. Our lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks will also highlight some consequences of drinking and driving. Be safe and have your transportation planned ahead of time. Source: www.LakePubCrawl.com The Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks This exciting event will take place Saturday, February 17, 2018. The buses will start at 4 p.m. and there is a $10 charge for the wrist band. Your wrist band provides you with the following: • Entry to 17+ participating venues; • Unlimited entertainment – All locations will have band or DJ; • Bus transportation to all 17+ locations; and • Pick up and drop off at participating Hotels/Motels. You may purchase a wrist band at one of the parti...

When we think of a "criminal," most of us have a very specific image that comes to mind. While these images may sometimes be accurate, it is important to recognize that they may also be false. It is not uncommon for the individuals facing criminal charges to be everyday, ordinary people. Who Gets In Trouble For Drunk Driving? The people who get arrested for drunk driving may not be the ones who fit the common mental image of "hardened criminal." T hey can be people who enjoyed a casual evening out with their friends or coworkers, and made poor decision regarding their transportation home.  No matter how innocent their intentions are , driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious criminal offense. Depending on the severity of the damages caused and whether it was the driver's first offense, an individual charged with drunk driving can face serious consequences for his indiscretion. Combating DWI Charges Fortunately there are a number of d...