Springfield Criminal Law Blog
3 common defenses to a DWI charge
If you drink and drive, you could face charges for DWI. The Governors Highway Safety Association states that in Missouri and all other states except Utah, driving with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08% is illegal. If the court convicts you of drinking...
What is drug court?
If you face a drug charge in Missouri, then you may get the opportunity to go through drug court. The 13th Judicial Circuit of Missouri explains drug court is an alternative option that allows you to seek treatment and help instead of going through the system to...
The Risks of Sexting: Understanding the Legalities and What To Do If Charged
Sexting among teenagers continues to skyrocket, with significant jumps over the past decade. According to recent research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics, nearly 30 percent of teens (or one in four) are receiving sexts and almost...
Airline scammer admits to exploiting ticketing glitch
The media often presents white collar crime as big corporation embezzlement or public corruption. Any charge involving nonviolent crimes for financial gain may fall under the term. But as The Herald-Mail reports, a Missouri man exploited a computer system glitch to...
More than your alcohol consumption affects your BAC
Most information regarding alcohol consumption and what most alcohol education revolves around is the amount that we drink. Teenagers and young adults are commonly taught how many cans of beer, glasses of wine, or alcohol-related shots equate to being buzzed, drunk,...
The Sometimes-Complex World of Online Stings
One of the most common methods that law enforcement agencies use to catch would-be child sexual abusers is the online sting operation. Police officers will post profiles or ads on sites like Craigslist, pretending to either be an underage person or pretending to offer...
What is nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images?
The law has a variety of different crimes that you would call sexual crimes. Each one addresses a specific situation and assigns proper punishment. If you face a sex crime, it is essential that you understand the exact charge because they are all different in how you...
The two most common types of false domestic violence allegations
Domestic violence (DV) charges are a common occurrence in Missouri and throughout the United States. Although many claims of DV are valid and need to be taken seriously, false claims are not uncommon. While a significant majority (85%) of domestic violence claims are...
Missouri Increases DWI Patrols For Holiday Weekend
If you’re looking forward to celebrating Labor Day Weekend a few days from now, you’re not alone. Given how difficult of a year it has been for Americans, many of us are eager for a three-day weekend and a chance to celebrate the unofficial end of Summer. Most adults...
JOSEPH S.PASSANISE NAMED BEST LAWYERS® 2021 SPRINGFIELD CRIMINAL DEFENSE “LAWYER OF THE YEAR”
Passanise and Dee Wampler also recognized by “Best Lawyers” in additional categories. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (August 20)—Springfield attorney Joseph S. Passanise, partner in Wampler & Passanise Law Office, was recognized by Best Lawyers in America, 2021 Ed., as...
