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...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
Criminal Defense
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...
How do I choose an attorney when facing drug offenses?
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...
How do Miranda Rights protect the accused?
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...
Legislators put a stop to self-defense law change
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...
Missouri crimes involving children
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...
Here’s why you should care about jury selection
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...
