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A lawmaker from the Kansas City metro area was recently arrested on an accusation of domestic violence. He was booked into an area jail several hours after police detained him. He faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Some members of the Kansas House of...
Although Missouri has moved to legalize medical marijuana, this doesn’t mean the state has legalized all drugs, or all uses of drugs. In fact, Missouri still outlaws many drugs and imposes hefty penalties on those convicted on drug-related charges. The severity of the...
When a Kansas City area resident is facing a DUI, it can be a serious matter. Law enforcement takes these crimes seriously and a conviction can bring life-altering penalties. Luckily a criminal defense attorney has a number of strategies they use to defend their...
A DUI charge can certainly leave your nerves frayed. After all, a conviction could not only send you to jail and strip you of your license, but it can also leave you with a criminal record that can devastate your career prospects and tarnish your reputation. So how do...
People in the Kansas City area drink alcohol for many different reasons. Drinking alcohol can be a nice way to unwind or to have while socializing with friends and family. People also drink different amounts of alcohol depending on the situation. There are times when...
Police are investigating at least 4 people after a fight broke out at a recent home game of the Kansas City Chiefs. Thus far, police have charged 3 different individuals. Another person was arrested but has not been formally charged with a crime. It is possible that...
Across the nation, many states are taking a fresh look at marijuana and whether it should be legalized for recreational use. A significant number of states have moved forward with decriminalizing it. Missouri is not one of them. Currently, people in the state with...
Since the Bill of Rights was enacted in 1791, the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has provided some of the most important protections for people who are accused of crimes. These include the right to a trial by jury and the right to face one's accusers....
Suspects in most serious crimes are charged within a few days of the alleged incident. In some cases, however, prosecutors may wait weeks or even months to file charges as they strive to uncover evidence of other crimes allegedly committed by the suspect. In a case...
You may simply be watching your favorite television program one night when suddenly you hear a knock on the door. It is the police, and they are demanding to enter your home. Do you have to let them in? What if they question you? Interactions with the police in Kansas...
