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...

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...

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...

People have many thoughts running through heads after being charged with a felony in Kansas City. Most of these thoughts may be the immediate concerns about how long they may be in jail, if they will be able to make it to work the next day and other initial concerns....

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...

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...

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....

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...