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Watching a police officer approach your vehicle during a stop is a dreaded experience. In addition to be confused on the reason for the police stop, you may also wonder why the officer touched or tapped your vehicle taillight. It’s legal The police practice of tapping...
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...
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...
