Criminal Defense

Many people believe that a drug conviction has the potential to put an end to a college student’s financial aid. Until recently, this was true. In the past, any student who received any type of drug conviction while using financial aid stood to become ineligible for...

Missouri has lenient gun laws which allow law-abiding adults aged 19 and older to carry a gun without a license or permit.  If residents choose to go the extra step and obtain concealed carry licenses, they may bring a firearm into locations off-limits to others....

Losing your driving privileges because of a DUI in Missouri can make life real inconvenient. You might need to find an alternative source of transportation to keep your job or even do simple things like get groceries. Having an ignition interlock device installed in...

When most people think of a juvenile delinquent, they picture a young male committing petty crimes as he works through a stage of raging hormones and rebellion. However, the latest crime statistics show that nearly four out of ten juvenile arrests involve females; a...

To convict on a robbery charge, the Revised Statutes of Missouri require prosecutors to show that a defendant used coercion. As noted by the Missouri Legislature, robbery in the first degree qualifies as a class A felony offense. Robbery alleges that a defendant...

Crimes with an intent to cause harm or fear of harm to another person falls under the classification of assault. However, those accused of such crimes may see different charges depending on the circumstances of the case. While assault includes the intention to inflict...

If you are in possession of a protective order for alleged domestic violence, there are a number of things of which you should be aware. You do have some rights, but you must follow the directions outlined in the order. If you violate any of the order's terms, you do...

DUIs happen to many types of people under a wide variety of circumstances. Each person's situation is different, so it is important to stay on top of the details of your case. A Missouri DUI is a serious offense, but there are several things you can do to manage it....

Involvement in drugs at even a minor level can disrupt your goals for the future. Drug convictions can put your life on hold and leave you facing consequences that may include costly fines and incarceration. Recognizing that you have made a mistake is an excellent...

As a student at the University of Missouri Kansas City, you have a promising future ahead of you. Unfortunately, one mistake may feel like it compromises your future with the school. If university officials catch you with illicit drugs, you may undergo disciplinary...