A conviction for driving under the influence in Missouri can result in a variety of penalties. These penalties are largely contingent on the circumstances of the DUI investigation and arrest. With DUI sentence enhancement, it is important to understand when a driver...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
Criminal Defense
Marijuana deal leads to a murder charge
A Missouri man has been charged with murder in the second degree in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Cole County on June 1. The 21-year-old Jefferson City resident originally faced counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and...
A trial can be overwhelming, but good support helps
You truly believe that you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time, but you're now facing criminal charges. You want to get out of this without a conviction if at all possible, which is a good goal to have. Your attorney is there to help protect you as much as...
Understanding the general procedures after a criminal charge
Missouri residents who are arrested and charged with a crime might be under the impression that a case will proceed the way it's often portrayed on television. However, TV plots tend to be either sensationalized or overly simplified. Understanding the real procedures...
Study looks at reliability of courtroom psychology tests
On behalf of posted in criminal defense on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Some Missouri residents may face unfavorable outcomes in court based on psychological tests that some experts say are erroneous. A study that was published in February...
DNA evidence is compelling, but not perfect
Prosecutors in Missouri and around the country tend to be fairly confident when forensic scientists can link a suspect to the crime they allegedly committed using deoxyribonucleic acid analysis, but DNA can also be used by defense attorneys to exonerate individuals...
Racial disparity seen in jails and prisons throughout America
The racial disparity in jails and prisons in Missouri and throughout America went down significantly between 2000 and 2016. In 2000, a black person was 15 times more likely to be an inmate than a white person. However, in 2016, a black person was only five times more...
Relying on a witness to identify the suspect of a crime
Many Missouri residents are aware that if a crime occurs, any person who witnesses the crime may be asked at a later time to identify the person who committed the crime from a lineup. While the person who did commit the crime may actually be in the lineup, there are...
Supervised release violations are a burden on jails and taxpayers
Almost eight out of 10 of the people sent to jail in Missouri are incarcerated for parole or probation violations according to a report released on June 18 by the Council of State Governments Justice Center. Around the country, states spend $9.3 billion each year...
Social media may be fueling crime paranoia
Violent crime rates in Missouri and around the country have fallen by almost 50% since 1993, according to figures from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. However, studies reveal that most Americans believe the country is becoming more dangerous, not less. This...
