For most drivers, the sight of a police car's flashing lights in the rearview mirror is an unsettling experience. While not uncommon, you may not know what to expect when this happens. Police offers are trained to perform specific duties during an investigatory stop...
Committing Class A through E felonies comes with sentencing guidelines when an offender is convicted. However, the addition of an armed criminal action conviction adds consecutive punishments to any felony conviction punishments. For example, if a first-time offender...
If you or a loved one is facing homicide charges, you have a reason to be concerned. While homicide attracts the most prohibitive sentences throughout the U.S., the punishments vary from state to state. In Missouri, first-degree murder convictions could lead to a life...
Many defendants first find out that they are facing white-collar charges when they receive an indictment via certified mail from the U.S. Attorney's Office. A copy of the indictment is generally accompanied by a letter letting the defendant know of their upcoming...
Breaking the law may result in severe punishments if found guilty of criminal charges, including violent crimes, white-collar crimes, and drug crimes. Penalties may include a permanent criminal record, illegibility to receive government assistance, inability to attain...
Being charged with corporate fraud can be a frightening experience in Missouri. Aside from the possibility of jail time, a fraud conviction can lead to other serious problems, such as the loss of your job and reputation. Fortunately, if you're charged with this form...
A conviction for drug charges in Missouri could be traumatic. The state has some of the most stringent drug laws and, should you get convicted, you should get ready for hefty fines and possibly a long jail term. While drug crimes could lead to life-altering...
Getting pulled over can be an intimidating feeling. You may spend the moments between when you stop your vehicle and when the officer reaches your window wondering why the officer pulled you over and what you can do about it. Your mind may also go to things in your...
Just about everyone knows that they have the right to have an attorney present to advocate for them during a criminal trial. Fewer people know that your right to an attorney extends to every significant step in the criminal justice process – including during police...
Voluntary manslaughter is when an individual deliberately kills another because of anger or passion. The killing must have happened before the perpetrator had time to "calm down" or "cool off." If there was no emotional excitement that caused anger, the killing...
