Seeing a police officer at your door can be scary. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, the presence of a police officer can make you uneasy. It is natural to get anxious when in an unexpected situation involving a police officer. This anxiety may cause you to...
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You can say no to a field sobriety test
A DUI conviction can have consequences that effect all areas of your life. You face harm to your reputation and career, loss of your driving privileges, large fines and even potential jail time. After asking for your name and identification at a DUI stop, a police...
Building a strong defense against felony charges
Serious, overwhelming, stressful and scary: These are all ways to describe what it is like to face a felony charge. From the moment you are charged, the prosecution is working diligently on building a case against you. Thus, it is pertinent that you work as quickly...
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...
Can you argue self-defense in your battery case?
In the blink of an eye, a domestic argument can turn into a physical altercation. When someone ends up injured in one of these disputes, then the police might be called, and you might find yourself in handcuffs accused of battery. What are your defense options if this...
When is an assault a felony in Missouri?
For the most part when people physically harm others in Missouri, they could be charged with a crime. There are times when people may have defenses such as self-defense, but for the most part, if people are seen as the aggressor in a situation, they will at least be...
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...
When does a DUI charge become a felony in Missouri?
When charged with a DUI in Missouri, the penalties for a conviction can vary. The most severe will be if there is a felony charge. There are five categories of felony DUI in the state ranging from Class A to Class E. When facing charges, it is important to understand...
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...