Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, you are protected from warrantless searches by law enforcement officials in places where you have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., your home). It can be difficult to determine which places warrant...
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Drug Offenses
Will the TSA arrest me for marijuana?
Flying has never been more frustrating and stressful than it is today. With historic demand and historically low levels of staffing, the airline industry constantly faces travel debacles. If you are unfortunate enough to have one layover, you may find that a single...
Kansas City area business owners accused of laundering drug money
Drug crime prosecutions range from relatively straightforward cases alleging that one person possessed illegal drugs to highly complex cases accusing individuals of running a large drug trafficking operation. These more complex cases can come with multiple charges...
Do you know how to defend against drugged driving charges?
Law enforcement in the Kansas City area takes drunk driving seriously. But they also treat drugged driving severely. In fact, if you’re convicted of driving under the influence of drugs, you could end up facing several months in jail, a large fine, and you could get...
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...
What are the penalties for drug charges in Missouri?
Although Missouri has moved to legalize medical marijuana, this doesn’t mean the state has legalized all drugs, or all uses of drugs. In fact, Missouri still outlaws many drugs and imposes hefty penalties on those convicted on drug-related charges. The severity of the...
Marijuana charges can vary based on where the arrest is made
Across the nation, many states are taking a fresh look at marijuana and whether it should be legalized for recreational use. A significant number of states have moved forward with decriminalizing it. Missouri is not one of them. Currently, people in the state with...
Not all drugs are treated the same in the eyes of federal law
When a person in Kansas City is charged with a drug crime under federal law, these charges may vary based on the type of drug at issue. Not all drugs are treated the same when it comes to federal law. Under federal law drugs are classified into five different...
Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Missouri
Missouri has not joined some of its sister states in legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. The possession of marijuana in any amount, except for authorized medical use, remains illegal. As a result, a person caught with any amount of marijuana could face...
Drug charges and suppressing evidence
There’s a lot at stake when facing criminal charges related to drug offenses, and sometimes the evidence seems stacked against an accused individual. If you feel like you’re in that situation now, then you might be feeling hopeless for your future. But there might be...