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...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
Blog
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...
Facing sentence enhancement for DUI can lead to worse penalties
A conviction for driving under the influence in Missouri can result in a variety of penalties. These penalties are largely contingent on the circumstances of the DUI investigation and arrest. With DUI sentence enhancement, it is important to understand when a driver...
How to expunge a criminal record in Missouri
A criminal record can have devastating effects on a person’s life. That one event can end a person’s chances of getting a new job, securing a bank loan or leasing a new apartment. Thankfully, Missouri residents have an opportunity to seal those records, preventing any...
If you’re taking medications, be cautious with alcohol
You had a great time out at the bar, and you thought you were fine to drive home. You had a little allergy to something in your last glass of wine, though, so you took an allergy pill to calm down your symptoms. On the way home, you suddenly felt very tired. You ran...
How does Missouri’s drug treatment court work?
In 2018, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a bill into law that expanded drug treatment courts throughout Missouri. The new law requires that each county supports an alternative method for prosecuting drug crimes by focusing on rehabilitation, treatment and...
Marijuana deal leads to a murder charge
A Missouri man has been charged with murder in the second degree in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Cole County on June 1. The 21-year-old Jefferson City resident originally faced counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and...