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...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
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Can you get your driving privileges back after a DWI?
Your DWI may have been a one-time mistake, but that does not mean there will not be consequences, including the potential loss of your driving privileges. This is more than just a mere inconvenience. It may make it difficult for you to get to work, go to appointments,...
If you face enhanced charges, you need to have a strong defense
In the past, you made some decisions you're not proud of. You've lived and learned, and you've moved on. You didn't expect to face charges ever again, but now you're being accused of assaulting a woman you went out on a date with. You know you're innocent, but because...
Striking out with a life sentence
Those who have committed a felony in Missouri and are convicted in a court of law can receive a sentence of a specified length of time in jail. The court can also order that the defendant be placed on probation, which would mean that there are strict guidelines that...
When the police can and cannot conduct warrantless searches
A lot of people are under the impression that the police always need a warrant to search people or their property. This is false. In fact, the vast majority of police searches in Missouri and across the U.S. are conducted without a warrant. According to the University...
Drug convictions result in serious time for Mexican nationals
A United States District Judge in Kansas City, Missouri, sentenced three Mexican nationals to time in federal prison as a result of their involvement in a drug trafficking ring. The three men were convicted of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine. Their...
Technology that helps police keep tabs on citizens
Advances in technology are giving police departments across the U.S. new methods to track suspects and potentially prevent crimes. But these systems also contribute to a significant rise in the surveillance of law-abiding citizens. Law enforcement uses many new...
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...
The long-term consequences of felonies
Being charged with a felony has some serious consequences attached to it. A felony almost guarantees that you will spend time in jail, but this is just one of the consequences of such a charge. When accused of a crime, defending yourself so that you can avoid being...
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...