Missouri has relatively strict laws regarding controlled substances. State laws regulate both prohibited drugs used by people recreationally and controlled substances available with a prescription from a physician. When people get arrested for a drug offense, they...
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What is money laundering?
Money laundering is a serious criminal charge that can lead to time in prison and considerable fines. This is a crime that involves someone taking money that’s gained through illegal means and making it appear as though it was earned in a legal manner. These criminal...
3 situations that can affect self-defense claims in Missouri
There are numerous defense strategies available to those accused of violent crime in Missouri. Some people can provide an alibi to establish that they were not the person involved in an incident. Others might raise an affirmative defense by claiming that they acted in...
When does possession become intent to distribute?
Federal law differentiates between simple possession of a controlled substance like cocaine and possession with intent to distribute. But where exactly is the line drawn? Understanding the factors that define intent to distribute, especially for narcotics like heroin,...
Examples of drug paraphernalia
The possession of an unlawful substance can result in drug charges. Nonetheless, an individual may also be charged with wrongdoing if they are found in possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Section 579.074, drug...