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If you are falsely accused of a serious crime, the realization of the criminal charges brought against you can quickly send you into a tailspin. Confusion, anger, and shock are all common and justifiable feelings of individuals being charged with a crime that they did...
Have you heard about the Raise the Age (RTA) law? Well, it is a law that was meant to take effect in 2021 and has partially been implemented. The law was informed by the fact that children aged 17 years were being charged as adults and that had detrimental effects to...
Violent crime is prevalent across St. Louis. In fact, 2020 was the deadliest year in St. Louis in several decades. If the state has charged you with homicide, you need an experienced and skilled St. Louis criminal defense lawyer guiding you through the complex legal...
You’ve probably seen enough movies and television shows that you can recite the Miranda warning in your sleep. “You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney,” and so on. While we often think of this warning as our Miranda rights, it’s...
An allegation of financial fraud can put you in a difficult position. In addition to the stress and uncertainty these types of charges can bring to your life, you will often have to face tough decisions about how to move forward. Will you or your company be able to...
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...
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 states,...
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 never how...
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 doubt" is...
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...
