Man pleads guilty to federal drug charges in meth case
If you are charged with drug offenses, it is vital that you take steps to defend yourself. That is particularly true if you face felony charges or a multitude of different charges because of a stop or arrest. Take for example this case out of Missouri. A man from...
How do you get your license back after a DUI?
If you get a DUI in Missouri, then there is a chance that you could lose your license. If you do, then you will need to take steps to get your license back. So long as it is suspended, revoked or denied, you won't be able to drive legally in the United States. There...
If you face enhanced charges, you need to have a strong defense
In the past, you made some decisions you're not proud of. You've lived and learned, and you've moved on. You didn't expect to face charges ever again, but now you're being accused of assaulting a woman you went out on a date with. You know you're innocent, but because...
Striking out with a life sentence
Those who have committed a felony in Missouri and are convicted in a court of law can receive a sentence of a specified length of time in jail. The court can also order that the defendant be placed on probation, which would mean that there are strict guidelines that...
When the police can and cannot conduct warrantless searches
A lot of people are under the impression that the police always need a warrant to search people or their property. This is false. In fact, the vast majority of police searches in Missouri and across the U.S. are conducted without a warrant. According to the University...
Drug convictions result in serious time for Mexican nationals
A United States District Judge in Kansas City, Missouri, sentenced three Mexican nationals to time in federal prison as a result of their involvement in a drug trafficking ring. The three men were convicted of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine. Their...
Technology that helps police keep tabs on citizens
Advances in technology are giving police departments across the U.S. new methods to track suspects and potentially prevent crimes. But these systems also contribute to a significant rise in the surveillance of law-abiding citizens. Law enforcement uses many new...
The long-term consequences of felonies
Being charged with a felony has some serious consequences attached to it. A felony almost guarantees that you will spend time in jail, but this is just one of the consequences of such a charge. When accused of a crime, defending yourself so that you can avoid being...
What happens if you get a DUI twice in Missouri?
You were once convicted of driving under the influence when you had just turned 21. Now, a few years later, you have been stopped again. You didn't think you were over the limit, but the officer claimed that you were and placed you under arrest. Now, you're facing...
Even common items may be considered drug paraphernalia
There are many kinds of drug crimes that you could be accused of, from getting caught with paraphernalia to possessing serious illicit drugs. It's important to think about what you'd do if you were caught or accused of drug offenses because taking the right actions...
