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When Kansas City law enforcement is called to a scene as part of an investigation, one of the main concerns in many communities is that they will overstep their boundaries and commit civil rights violations. This can make matters worse for a person who is arrested for...
Drunk driving allegations can harm your reputation and threaten your freedom, your finances, and even your career. With that in mind, it’s imperative that you know how to aggressively defend yourself when you’ve been accused of driving under the influence. To properly...
Missouri residents facing felony charges have the right to exchange information with the prosecution to understand the facts of the case and the evidence gathered. This process, known as discovery, can be long and tedious, but is an important part of one’s defense. It...
This summer may look very different for people in Kansas City, Missouri, than the summer of 2020 did. People are going to barbecues, family reunions, festivals or simply to happy hour sometimes for the first time in months. Alcohol is usually served at many of these...
Missouri has not joined some of its sister states in legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. The possession of marijuana in any amount, except for authorized medical use, remains illegal. As a result, a person caught with any amount of marijuana could face...
Even well-intentioned police officers who are of good character ultimately are there to identify and arrest suspects and help send them to jail. They are not there to be friends with those who encounter them, and they also have a limited ability to help out someone...
If you’ve been charged with a serious criminal offense, such as those pertaining to drug trafficking, aggravated DUI, or something involving physical violence or weapons, your future is in jeopardy. You might find yourself completely overwhelmed by the case against...
As anyone who has ever been in an argument can attest, arguments can escalate fast. And, when one of the people in the argument has a fire arm, that escalation could lead to a shooting. This does not mean that one meant for it to happen, only that it did happen. In...
The combination of alcohol and driving can lead to tragic results in a variety of ways. Alcohol can interfere with reflexes, the driver’s ability to control the car, and the driver’s awareness of other vehicles traveling on the same road. A tragic accident that killed...
If a person is charged with domestic assault in Missouri, it can cause him or her to face significant penalties. It’s helpful to understand the levels of domestic assault, possible defenses to the charge and how an attorney can help. In Missouri, domestic assault is...
