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...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
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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...
What happens if you get a DUI twice in Missouri?
You were once convicted of driving under the influence when you had just turned 21. Now, a few years later, you have been stopped again. You didn't think you were over the limit, but the officer claimed that you were and placed you under arrest. Now, you're facing...
The Fourth Amendment protects privacy
Missouri defendants have many constitutional protections in the criminal justice system. One of them is the Fourth Amendment, which protects them from illegal searches and seizures. This is otherwise known as the privacy safeguard in the Constitution. Police cannot...
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...
Facing a felony? Get to know the different classes
When you were arrested following a fight, you didn't know that the other person was injured. When you later found out that they had passed away following the altercation, you were shocked. You also found yourself faced with felony charges that you never could have...
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...