Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: What Are the Legal Risks?
Let’s face it—the word “taxes” alone can be a major stress inducer for most people. A main reason for this is the underlying fear of making a mistake that could lead to an IRS audit, potentially resulting in hefty fines, penalties, or even a jail sentence. In the past three years, there have been more...
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The Ordeal of Lee Tolleson
Lee Tolleson was one of the 22 sellers of military equipment arrested in early 2010 at a Las Vegas trade show as part of an undercover FBI sting operation. Represented by Joseph S. Passanise, Tolleson saw his charges dropped by federal prosecutors during his trial in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Tolleson and three other men...
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Joseph S. Passanise Recognized for Law Firm Leadership by Missouri Lawyers Awards 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Springfield criminal defense attorney Joseph S. Passanise received a 2023 Missouri Lawyers Award for Firm Leadership from Missouri Lawyers Media at award ceremonies earlier this month in St. Louis. The award recognized Passanise for his extraordinary vision, innovation, and leadership over the past year. He was one of only six attorneys recognized for Law...
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Joseph S. Passanise and Taylon Sumners Recognized for Criminal Law Expertise by Best Lawyers in America, 2023 ED.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Springfield criminal defense attorneys Joseph S. Passanise and Taylon Sumners, of Wampler Passanise, have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, 2023 Ed. Based entirely on peer review, this is the 29th year Best Lawyers has published its prestigious list of top American lawyers and the third year it has recognized Ones to Watch...
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Commonsense: The Owner Of A Vehicle Is The Driver Of The Vehicle
Under Kansas v. Glover, 140 S. Ct. 1183 (2020), the United States Supreme Court determined that law enforcement officers are permitted to conduct an investigative stop solely based on the commonsense notion that the driver of a vehicle will be the owner of the vehicle. In this case, a Kansas deputy ran the vehicle’s license...
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Hot Pursuit of Misdemeanor Offenses
Exigent circumstances can be considered an exception to the Fourth Amendment requirement that police must obtain a warrant before entering a suspect’s home. For example, the “hot pursuit” of a suspect fleeing police can create an exigent circumstance for police to enter the fleeing suspect’s home without a warrant. But, what if the suspect is...
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Wampler & Passanise Law Firm – A Proud Supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks
A little bit of support can make a big difference for a kid in need. That’s why we’re proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, an organization that has been having a positive impact on children in our community for nearly four decades. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks has provided...
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Wampler & Passanise Team Recognized by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession, has recognized Wampler & Passanise attorneys Joseph Passanise and Taylon Sumners as two of the most respected members of the field. With the 2022 Best Lawyers awards, Wampler & Passanise Law Firm adds to its extensive recognitions and honors, continuing a...
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How DWIs Can Affect College Life
College students need to remain conscious of the law to avoid life-altering punishments. In addition to all the possible criminal charges on the table, students can lose the perks of going to college. In late 2018, a Missouri college basketball player received a suspension after a DWI arrest. Student athletes can lose their places on teams if cops...
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Southern Border, State of Emergency
President Trump recently declared a “state of emergency” regarding the high volume of immigrants flooding in from our southern border. There are currently another 40,000 immigrants in custody for various criminal offenses. So this sparks the discussion of if we should open our border and let immigrants come in, or should we build a wall?...
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