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Like other states, Missouri takes drunk and drugged driving seriously. State lawmakers have enacted a range of different penalties for DUI offenses. In the most serious cases, one drunk driving offense can be a felony offense and land a person in prison for over a...
When facing drug charges, it is scary. You know that, regardless of the outcome, you will be responsible for various fees and have to take time away from work. However, if convicted, the consequences can be much harsher: a conviction on one’s record, imprisonment and...
There can be both criminal and administrative consequences to a DUI charge. Both can be difficult to handle. One of the administrative consequences associated with drunk driving charges is the potential loss of a driver’s license, which can create significant...
Being accused of a crime can be terrifying. The outcome of your case can have a profound impact on your life and your family. Burglary is a serious offense with serious repercussions, so it’s important to understand what’s involved in such a charge. What does burglary...
Experiencing the aggressive behavior of law enforcement during an arrest can be overwhelming, and in that terrifying moment, it may feel like you have no hope of receiving fair treatment. For people in Missouri and elsewhere who have been stopped on the road or...
In Kansas City and throughout Missouri, law enforcement is vigilant about finding and catching drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence. DUIs are a common cause of auto accidents with injuries and death, so it is understandable that there is...
Self-defense has been a long-recognized criminal defense in Missouri. Under existing law, those who hope to avail themselves of this defense have to show that their actions were reasonable in light of the circumstances. In other words, those who use self-defense have...
A sexual offense charge involving children can impact your freedom, livelihood, relationships, reputation or even where you live for the rest of your life. It is important to remember legal boundaries and that technology such as the internet can begin a journey...
Although under the law you’re considered innocent until proven guilty, in real life police officers often assume guilt until you can prove that you’re innocent. This is frequently seen in the context of alleged drunk driving. Here, officers tend to assume that any...
A felony conviction can leave you facing significant prison time and a criminal record that can haunt you for years or even decades. That’s why it’s imperative that you do everything you can to protect yourself. While this certainly means crafting compelling defense...
