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Misdemeanor criminal charges are any crimes that could land a defendant in jail for up to one year. Felonies, however, are much more serious. If convicted of a felony, the Illinois court system could sentence you to more than one year in prison. When charging someone...
"Expungement" and "pardon" are legal terms that are often used interchangeably. However, these are two different processes. If you have a criminal record, it is important to understand the difference between the two. What is an expungement? An expungement erases or...
Securities fraud, also known as stock fraud or investment fraud, occurs when a party involved in buying, selling and trading a company's stocks provides misleading information to the public or buyers. The false statements affect buyers involved in the trade market...
In Ferguson, Missouri, a Black man, Michael Brown, was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. George Floyd, in 2020, was killed due to suffocation by police restraint. Both incidents prompted Senator Brian Williams, one of two Black men elected to the Missouri...
The state of Missouri looks to severely punish any defendant charged with a violent crime. Public safety is one of the state's most important tenets. But this does not negate any defendant the best possible legal representation. Definition of a serious violent crime...
Being charged with a violent crime doesn't necessarily have to result in severe penalties. With cases like these, proving that you didn't commit the violent act in question isn't your sole recourse. In some instances, the use of extreme and even lethal force may be...
Being charged with a white-collar crime can have life-altering consequences. Your case could be heard in a Missouri court or you could face charges on a federal level. What is white-collar crime? Originally, the term "white collar" was coined by Edwin Sutherland in...
As technology grows and becomes more and more prevalent, so does the ability to commit fraudulent crimes or white-collar crimes. White-collar crimes of all types have become easier and less traceable. Additionally, the growth of technology has generated new varieties...
The state of Missouri classifies forgery as a serious offense. A conviction will warrant significant penalties. Missouri defines its stance on forgery in Statute 570.090 What is a forgery? 'Forgery' is a broad term encompassing several criminal activities. The act of...
The United States Supreme Court recently answered a question that has caused confusion for courts, criminal defense lawyers, and their clients. Is it constitutional for police to enter a residence without a warrant if they're pursuing someone suspected of committing a...
