Doing stupid stuff when you were younger may come back to haunt you later in life. Were you accused of shoplifting? What about the time the police arrested you for the destruction of property? To get rid of your criminal record, you want to get an expungement. An...
Criminal Defense
A DWI charge could affect many aspects of your life
If an officer stopped you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, an arrest may be your first such interaction with the law. You undoubtedly have plans for your future but a DWI mark on your record could affect your life in many ways. Education issues If you are...
Do you qualify for drug court in Missouri?
The Missouri Drug Court Program provides supervised substance use recovery for eligible offenders. Entering this program can help you avoid jail time and achieve a drug-free lifestyle. If you are facing charges for a nonviolent offense and struggle with drug or...
What are the criteria for expungement?
Having a criminal record can put limitations on where you work, where you live and other aspects of your life. Having the opportunity to seal your record and get a clean slate is quite beneficial. Missouri does offer you the chance to expunge your criminal record. ...
Get the facts on Missouri DWI charges
Driving while intoxicated results in both criminal and administrative penalties in Missouri. A DWI conviction can result in fines, jail time and significant personal and professional cost. Drivers facing a DWI court date in Missouri should understand the potential...
Missouri police more likely to stop black drivers
If you're black and you're driving in Missouri, you're a whopping 91% more likely to be stopped by police than a white driver. If you happen to be in your own neighborhood, it may be even worse. That's according to a report from the Attorney General's Office. That...
Missouri public defender workloads are in question
About two years ago, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a class-action lawsuit against Missouri for the way it treats poor defendants and the public defenders who represent them in court.Well, the ACLU and the public defender system made an agreement, and...
What are some criminal defense options for alleged drug crimes?
Many residents of Missouri think that drug charges do not require a serious approach to criminal defense. Perhaps the tolerance many states now exhibit regarding marijuana causes defendants to disregard a drug possession arrest. Whatever the reason, you need to...
2 Missouri counties aren’t prosecuting some marijuana offenses
While marijuana is still illegal for recreational use in Missouri, prosecutors in our state's urban areas are increasingly making it a policy not to prosecute people for possessing small amounts of the drug. In the past seven months, prosecutors here in Jackson County...
When is force legally justified under Missouri law?
We all want the right to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our property from attackers and thieves. That's why all states have self-defense laws on the books. However, those laws vary. That's why it's essential for Missourians to understand the self-defense laws...
