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Second-degree murder is a very serious crime in Missouri. If you are charged, the rest of your life hangs on the outcome of your case. To clearly understand the severity, let's look at the potential penalties of murder in the second degree. What constitutes...
Money laundering is a white-collar crime in Missouri involving activities that try to conceal the source of money obtained from illegal activities. If you don't want to be associated or regarded as an accomplice to money laundering, you should know how it works and...
One of the most serious charges you can face in Missouri is trafficking a controlled substance. If you are caught with a drug, whether a prescription drug or an illegal substance, there are a lot of factors that go into your case, and the penalties could be quite...
The Justice Department has announced their increased amped-up efforts to put an end to cybercrimes and ransomware. It's a problem that will likely never be fully eradicated. Those who commit the crimes become more advanced just as quickly as those who prevent them, so...
Sex offenses in Springfield, Missouri, may include sexual assault and battery, prostitution, and solicitation. The three types of prostitution offenses include the act of prostitution, promoting prostitution, and patronizing prostitution. Prostitution Class B...
Being charged with a sex crime in Missouri can dramatically impact your life. If you have been charged, you will want to do all you can to avoid the harshest penalties. You should know about the different types of sex offenses and which of these charges you face. Rape...
Missouri residents might be surprised to hear about federal fraud charges brought against reality star British Williams. The charges include misuse of a Social Security number, bank fraud, false statements to the IRS, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. What are...
Sex offenses are taken very seriously in Missouri. The recent outcome of a case involving a famous singer shows that the rest of the country doesn't take these types of crimes lightly either. R. Kelly was recently found guilty of sex trafficking, which is one of the...
Criminal activity is often associated with urban life. For whatever reason, states like Missouri commonly do not experience a significant amount of violent crimes in the predominantly rural areas. And even though the crime rate in the state is generally low, that does...
A Breathalyzer is a device that measures blood alcohol content from a breath sample. State laws allow officers in Springfield, Missouri, to use them to check suspected drivers for DUI. However, studies question their accuracy and drivers can challenge them in court....
