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...
Month: February 2022
When can the police search my car?
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...
What an attorney can do for you during police interrogations
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...
Recent Missouri law adjustments grant relief to juveniles accused of adult crimes
In July two Missouri Senate bills, SB 53 combined with SB 60, were signed and passed into law by Governor Mike Parson. They took effect in August with some provisions to be put in place later in the year. The foundation of these law adjustments was built on public...
What to expect if you’re accused of a white collar crime
Detectives or other law enforcement investigators will often spend significant time compiling evidence before eventually presenting a case to prosecutors to see if they want to press charges. Police investigators are just as methodical in investigating and compiling...
Voluntary manslaughter defenses in St. Louis, MO
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 is...
Charged with a violent crime? Here’s everything you need to know
You stand to face severe penalties if convicted on violent crime charges. Repercussions include a permanent criminal record, prison time, inability to receive government assistance, and ineligibility to be approved for specific jobs. Therefore, it is essential to...
Is it possible for the police to overstep their jurisdiction in St. Louis?
Police officers can make arrests outside their jurisdiction in exceptional cases. There is a mutual agreement between authorities and law enforcement that this is allowed. The police officers have the right to apply their discretion in arresting or stopping people...