Criminal, Federal Crime and Juvenile crime cases
Criminal trials often hinge on the misunderstanding of causation and correlation. Causation and correlation are relationships that describe how variables respond to specific actions or changes. Cause and effect are the defining elements of causation. It is a...
When you face criminal charges in Missouri, it is helpful to understand how the classification system works. You may know about misdemeanors and felonies, but there are two other classifications. Plus, within the felony and misdemeanor classifications, there are...
The flag of the United States is the country’s most widely recognized symbol and for good reason. It represents a nation of freedom and liberty, and it’s popular enough that the design finds its way into clothing, decals and other ornamentation. Most public buildings...
When authorities in Missouri suspect you have been drinking and driving and charge you with doing so, there is quite a bit at stake. Even if it is your first time facing a charge of driving while intoxicated, you still stand to lose your license, rack up hefty fines...
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, over 100,000 people in the state get arrested each year due to theft. Theft, broadly speaking, is the act of unlawfully taking another person's property with the intention of depriving them of it permanently. However,...
Involuntary manslaughter is a unique category of homicide. It typically arises when a person causes the death of another individual without the intent to kill. Usually, a person commits this crime due to recklessness, criminal negligence or other unlawful activities....
In Missouri, assault with a deadly weapon refers to knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person using a weapon capable of causing serious harm or death. This crime's severity varies depending on the intent, degree of injury and whether...
Gun violence in schools is fast becoming a significant issue across America. But while it may be tempting as a parent or guardian to bring a firearm to protect your children from a shooter, you could get into trouble with Missouri law. Missouri laws on bringing guns...
Drug laws throughout the U.S. are strict because many illegal substances are dangerously addictive, life-threatening or both. These controlled substances are so dangerous that they’re also classified under five “schedules” based on their potential for abuse and...
It’s common knowledge that driving while drunk is illegal and that there are harsh penalties for those with DWI charges. But there’s more to Missouri’s DUI laws than just penalties and license suspensions. Here are three important but little-known facts about...