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Being stopped by police when you are driving can be very intimidating. Fear and surprise may accompany these stops but you need to think clearly and remember your rights. You must avoid making statements and taking actions that can have long-term and profoundly...
Breathalyzer tests may form the basis for DUI charges, however, they may not always be reliable. Drivers who have been accused of driving under the influence should be familiar with the circumstances when they may be able to challenge the DUI charges they are facing....
Fatal accidents will no doubt get the attention of Kansas City’s law enforcement authorities. They will investigate carefully and, as part of that investigation, will probably try to determine whether a driver had drugs or alcohol in his or her system. They may also...
It’s no secret that the criminal justice system is plagued with inequities. People of color are often charged with criminal offenses at a higher rate, and discrimination in jury selection and deliberations are very real. As maddening as that can be, there are areas of...
Like other law enforcement officers, members of the Kansas City Police Department have the authority routinely to make arrests, conduct searches and do other things that ordinary citizens would have no right to do. However, even though they have some special...
People have many thoughts running through heads after being charged with a felony in Kansas City. Most of these thoughts may be the immediate concerns about how long they may be in jail, if they will be able to make it to work the next day and other initial concerns....
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, we are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. But what makes a search unreasonable? Generally, an officer may not search you or your property for evidence of a crime without probable...
A lawmaker from the Kansas City metro area was recently arrested on an accusation of domestic violence. He was booked into an area jail several hours after police detained him. He faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Some members of the Kansas House of...
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...
When a Kansas City area resident is facing a DUI, it can be a serious matter. Law enforcement takes these crimes seriously and a conviction can bring life-altering penalties. Luckily a criminal defense attorney has a number of strategies they use to defend their...
