February 20, 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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January 23, 2023
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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December 12, 2022
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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December 12, 2022
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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October 10, 2022
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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September 12, 2022
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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August 16, 2022
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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August 5, 2022
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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August 5, 2022
Until 10 years ago, the standard gun trial consisted of police officers testifying that they recovered a gun from on or near the suspect and an “expert” concluding the gun was operable and/or manufactured out of state. Today, even the most routine gun cases commonly involved fingerprints and DNA testing, evidence derived from clients’ social...
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August 5, 2022
Social networking isn’t just for teens. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, everyone has an account these days. This is nice when you want to say hi to your family or old college buddies, but these networks also draw the attention of unsavory types who can use your information for their gain. Most of us...
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