Hensley Law Blog

Substance-related crimes in Missouri include drug possession and drug distribution. The penalties for both categories vary based on the amount and type of controlled substance in question.  Review the possible consequences of a drug conviction when facing this type of...

Seeing a patrol car behind you is nerve-wracking for anyone. If you have recently had a drink, those blue lights are especially frightening. Panic only makes the situation worse. Learning what to do now, before a stop, may help you remain calm and collected if...

When a law enforcement official pulls you over for drinking and driving, he or she will ask you to take a chemical test. The Missouri Department of Revenue states that this test solidifies your blood alcohol content level at the time of the traffic stop. You can...

The motive for some violent crimes is easy to infer from the facts of the incident. In other crimes, the motive may be almost impossible to detect. In a recent incident at the Smithfield Foods Plant in Milan, the motive of the suspect seems almost impossible to...

For many, their first and possibly only brush with the law comes in the form of drunk driving charges. It may have been a one-time lapse in judgement, but with so much at stake, a person charged with DWI for the first time might want to avoid having a stain on their...