Seeing a police officer at your door can be scary. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, the presence of a police officer can make you uneasy. It is natural to get anxious when in an unexpected situation involving a police officer. This anxiety may cause you to...
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Criminal Defense
Building a strong defense against felony charges
Serious, overwhelming, stressful and scary: These are all ways to describe what it is like to face a felony charge. From the moment you are charged, the prosecution is working diligently on building a case against you. Thus, it is pertinent that you work as quickly...
Can you argue self-defense in your battery case?
In the blink of an eye, a domestic argument can turn into a physical altercation. When someone ends up injured in one of these disputes, then the police might be called, and you might find yourself in handcuffs accused of battery. What are your defense options if this...
When is an assault a felony in Missouri?
For the most part when people physically harm others in Missouri, they could be charged with a crime. There are times when people may have defenses such as self-defense, but for the most part, if people are seen as the aggressor in a situation, they will at least be...
When does a DUI charge become a felony in Missouri?
When charged with a DUI in Missouri, the penalties for a conviction can vary. The most severe will be if there is a felony charge. There are five categories of felony DUI in the state ranging from Class A to Class E. When facing charges, it is important to understand...
Attitudes about cannabis have changed in Missouri
Attitudes about cannabis have been changing rapidly in Missouri and across the United States. In fact, in certain cases, some incarcerated people who have been serving time on drug charges are being granted clemency by the president if they have proven that they are...
When should you cooperate with law enforcement?
Criminal charges can damage your reputation and leave you feeling fearful about your future. A conviction on those charges can result in devastating consequences, including jail or prison time and ripple effects that touch your ability to secure and maintain housing...
Can police search your home without a warrant?
Having the police knock on your door asking to come in can be scary, but you do have rights. Generally, the police cannot enter your home without a legal search warrant or without probable cause to believe criminal evidence is located in your home. Unreasonable...
Why do police touch vehicle taillights?
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...
Missouri law punishes some DUIs more severely than others
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...