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A nonprofit based in Missouri has recently agreed to pay over $8 million to the federal government. This will resolve an embezzlement and bribery investigation. This money will be raised by a series of forfeitures as well as restitution paid directly to the...
Missouri residents charged with DWI need to take those charges seriously. It's important to know Missouri’s alcohol laws to protect your rights. What is the minimum age for drinking? The legal age for consuming alcohol in Missouri is 21. Anyone who is younger than 21...
An audit of government accounts could reveal not only waste but a combination of fraud and abuse. Unfortunately, people in government use their positions to enrich themselves. Embezzlement might provide a Missouri official with a short-term path to wealth, but the...
Residents of Springfield and other nearby areas of Missouri may want to learn more about how bankruptcy fraud works, and how the government sees it. This type of fraud saw an increase, as the stigma attached to bankruptcy lessened after the early 2000s. According to...
Facing sex crime charges is serious and can change your life if you’re convicted. If you’re a Missouri resident, you should know the age of consent laws for 2022. What is Missouri’s age of consent? In Missouri, a person must be at least 17 years old in order to...
Being a business owner in Missouri can be an exciting experience: You are finally in charge of your own finances and your own life. This makes the prospect of being looked at by the government all the more unnerving, however. When government organizations say they may...
Recently, a Springfield man got pulled over by highway patrol. What could have been a minor traffic interaction went sideways when troopers found 30 pounds of meth inside the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody. This is a horrific situation to find yourself in,...
Missouri residents’ lives could be changed for the worse if they are arrested on fraud charges. One currently popular example of such a crime is the advance loan fee scam. What is an advance loan fee scam? An advance-fee loan scam is a type of white-collar crime that...
You’ve likely seen polygraph tests used in movies and on television shows, but how are these tests used in reality? In this blog, we’ll define polygraph tests, discuss their accuracy and use, explain why they’re not admissible in court, and help you understand your...
Missouri residents who face charges of a sex crime can find their lives completely turned upside down. It’s important to understand the state’s sex offense laws and what to expect when facing charges. What are common sex offenses? Forcible rape is a crime that...
