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It has been nearly two years since Missouri voters elected to allow the medical use of marijuana, and one year since the program began. But even when patients follow all the rules, they still can find themselves potentially in trouble with the law, as a recent...
A conviction for driving under the influence in Missouri can result in a variety of penalties. These penalties are largely contingent on the circumstances of the DUI investigation and arrest. With DUI sentence enhancement, it is important to understand when a driver...
A criminal record can have devastating effects on a person’s life. That one event can end a person’s chances of getting a new job, securing a bank loan or leasing a new apartment. Thankfully, Missouri residents have an opportunity to seal those records, preventing any...
You had a great time out at the bar, and you thought you were fine to drive home. You had a little allergy to something in your last glass of wine, though, so you took an allergy pill to calm down your symptoms. On the way home, you suddenly felt very tired. You ran...
In 2018, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a bill into law that expanded drug treatment courts throughout Missouri. The new law requires that each county supports an alternative method for prosecuting drug crimes by focusing on rehabilitation, treatment and...
A Missouri man has been charged with murder in the second degree in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Cole County on June 1. The 21-year-old Jefferson City resident originally faced counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and...
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the case, a drug possession charge can drastically upend the life of the defendant. Convictions may lead to a suspended license, subsequent job loss, heavy fines and even years in prison. A strong argument in the courtroom,...
Sometimes, it can seem like the police in Kansas City hold all the cards. But you have rights in almost every situation where the police want to detain you or search your property. For example, you have the right not to be subject to unreasonable search and seizures...
Being detained by the police while driving under the influence of any intoxicating substance can have severe repercussions on the driver. The consequences can vary greatly depending on the severity of the driver’s state. One of the many concerns of several drivers is...
The news reports that Missouri has one of the worst drug problems in the country. Why does that matter? If you're accused of a drug offense, the authorities may be even harder on you than in the past. According to data in the report, "States with the Biggest Drug...
