One nondebatable fact about drugs like meth and fentanyl is that the consequences of their use spread far and wide. Thus, what happens three hours to the south in Springfield will eventually affect St. Louis residents. According to one media source, last year the...
If you have been charged with illegal drug distribution in the state of Missouri, it is serious. But if the charge is drug trafficking in the first degree, the seriousness escalates to a whole other level. Drug trafficking charges are some of the most serious charges...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO Act) was passed in 1970 with the aim of eradicating organized crime. It focuses on “racketeering,” which comes to us from the Prohibition-era phrase, “running rackets.” However, the RICO Act is not limited...
Proving that someone has broken federal drug trafficking laws can be challenging. The standard of proof is high and the evidence connecting an individual to each of the elements is often too flimsy to convince a jury. At the same time, however, you can serve serious...
Missouri has some of the strictest penalties for possession of a controlled substance. While recently recreational marijuana use was legalized, that did not lessen the penalties for other drugs. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case and the defense...
The old laws surrounding marijuana will soon be going up in smoke. Beginning in December, Amendment 3 provides for the legalization of the sale of recreational marijuana by state-licensed dealers to citizens 21 years and older. (However, the first sales of legal...
The consequences of a drug conviction can last for years after you have served jail time or paid any fines. It leaves imprints in your publicly-available data and criminal record, some of which can last a very long time. You may have been charged with a misdemeanor or...
Drug trafficking is a serious crime with harsh penalties. If you face drug trafficking charges, you could face years in prison and steep fines. Knowing the laws on drug trafficking and understanding what actions could lead to a conviction is essential. Missouri laws...
If you're arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance in St. Louis, Missouri, you could face harsh criminal charges. The state considers the manufacture of any controlled substance – be it synthetic cannabinoid or methamphetamine – a severe felony that could...
In the state of Missouri, drug crimes are taken very seriously. Unlawful possession of any of Missouri's designated controlled substances could very easily end up in felony charges and possible jail time. It is vital for any Missouri resident to fully understand the...
