On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Fourth Amendment protects people from “unreasonable” searches and seizures. While this may seem straightforward on paper, the reality is anything but straightforward. The following should help to clarify the protections of the Fourth Amendment, the requirements of...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Law, Uncategorized
Nationwide, a controversial but common police practice has received increasing media attention. Called civil asset forfeiture, it refers to the police power to seize a suspect’s private property if the police allege that it is involved in a crime. In many...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being stopped by or pulled over by law enforcement is an anxious situation for anybody – and one that drastically raises our blood pressure. Even if you are sure that there is no reason an escalated incident could occur, like being charged and arrested, you...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | May 18, 2020 | Criminal Law, Uncategorized
The legal standard set out in Missouri’s criminal codes states that everyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The same is true in federal court. But what exactly does this mean? The term “beyond a reasonable...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
It seems that every day the news features stories about encounters with the police that go terribly wrong. So, how can you avoid getting into a similar situation? If the police stop you, you can take these four steps to prevent things from escalating. 1. Remain calm...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Apr 23, 2020 | Criminal Law, Uncategorized
Many criminal cases often come down to the word of the accused versus that of the victim. Other times, a third-party witness can provide testimony that either helps build a case against the defendant, or else contributes to a reasonable doubt that the defendant is...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Miranda Warning is a familiar aspect of criminal proceedings, even to those who have never faced arrest. Thanks to the many crime shows on television, many Americans have some idea of what “the right to remain silent” means in an arrest setting and possibly even...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Nov 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are facing criminal charges for a violent crime, your primary concern is getting a fair trial. Missouri police and prosecutors are gathering and examining evidence against you, and building a case that may be designed to end with your incarceration. However,...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
If your trial did not go as you expected, you may find yourself facing an uncertain future. You may now be facing years or even decades behind bars. As well prepared as you thought you were to present your case, the verdict did not go your way. Now, you wonder where...
On behalf of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law | Nov 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are facing accusations of fraud, you may not be entirely sure what you are up against. White collar crime of any kind is a serious criminal offense, and these types of cases often involve both state and federal charges. Penalties for a fraud conviction can...
