Most everyone has seen defense attorneys and prosecutors on TV shows and in movies object to certain testimony as inadmissible because it's "hearsay." That often happens in real life as well. However, there are times when hearsay evidence is admissible. What is...
Prosecutors in Kansas City have ramped up diversion programs for drug charges
Everyone knows how challenging the year 2020 was. The criminal justice system was no exception. As of the end of the year, about half of Missouri's circuit courts were still under severe restrictions for in-person trials and hearings, bringing many criminal cases to a...
What happens when you have multiple DUIs?
If you've previously had a DUI in Missouri, then it's very important that you protect yourself now that you're facing another. A DUI has lasting consequences, and a conviction for a second, third or even fourth DUI will have more significant penalties than the first....
Should I be represented by a public defender?
Regardless of the underlying allegations, felony criminal charges are serious. A conviction on any of these charges can result in jail or prison time that can be quite extensive, and you might be hit with a fine that devastates your finances. As if that’s not enough,...
