Everyone knows how challenging the year 2020 was. The criminal justice system was no exception. As of the end of the year, about half of Missouri's circuit courts were still under severe restrictions for in-person trials and hearings, bringing many criminal cases to a...
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Drug Offenses
Data shows racial disparities in drug arrests in Kansas City
According to information released by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office, Black individuals accounted for 54% of the drug suspects referred to the Kansas City police for drug charges even though they only make up around 39% of the overall population. This data,...
Plea deal made in drug-trafficking case in Missouri
A man in Missouri has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and being in possession of 12 pounds of methamphetamine. According to the news from Nov. 4, the man was also in possession of illegal firearms at the time of his arrest. The 50-year-old man pleaded guilty to a...
Common items may be drug paraphernalia, too
One of the things that you should be cautious about is carrying anything that could be considered as drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia can sometimes be common, everyday items, but if they are all together, the police could claim that you're cooking or using...
Man pleads guilty to federal drug charges in meth case
If you are charged with drug offenses, it is vital that you take steps to defend yourself. That is particularly true if you face felony charges or a multitude of different charges because of a stop or arrest. Take for example this case out of Missouri. A man from...
Missouri man sentenced on federal drug and gun charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri has announced that a 30-year-old Franklin County man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in a federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, conspiracy to distribute...
Missouri man charged with dealing drugs and endangering children
A Missouri man was taken into custody on drug distribution and child endangerment charges on July 16 after police officers allegedly discovered his 6-year-old son sleeping on a couch just inches from dangerous drugs. The discovery prompted the O'Fallon Police...
Two men arrested for drugs during traffic stop
On July 10, two Missouri men were arrested on alleged drug possession charges after police responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle. The incident took place in Moniteau County. According to media outlets, deputies from the Moniteau County Sheriff's Department...
Even common items may be considered drug paraphernalia
There are many kinds of drug crimes that you could be accused of, from getting caught with paraphernalia to possessing serious illicit drugs. It's important to think about what you'd do if you were caught or accused of drug offenses because taking the right actions...
Missouri’s medical marijuana users need to be careful
It has been nearly two years since Missouri voters elected to allow the medical use of marijuana, and one year since the program began. But even when patients follow all the rules, they still can find themselves potentially in trouble with the law, as a recent...