If you are pulled over by Missouri law enforcement on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to submit to a breath test. Law enforcement officers in the state, and across the country, use breath test devices as a way to determine your...
Month: October 2018
Understand health care fraud
Many Missouri residents usually trust their medical practitioners to order necessary tests and protect their information. Sometimes, though, people take advantage of this trust and commit health care fraud. People of all backgrounds might encounter this kind of fraud,...
Your Statutory Privileges VS Prosecutor’s Investigative Subpoena
One of the most important laws that every citizen should be fearful of is the Prosecutor’s Investigative Subpoena. “RSMo 56.085. Criminal investigations, prosecutors or circuit attorneys may obtain subpoena for witnesses, records, and books – In the course of a...
What is a BUI charge?
You may think you can only get a DUI if you are driving a car on a Missouri road. However, if you are drinking while operating a boat, you may find yourself charged with boating under the influence (BUI). In some ways, a BUI charge is similar to a DUI. FindLaw says...
Many individuals accused of wire fraud plead guilty
Fraud in which individuals misrepresent themselves or lie about the terms of contracts is typically evident as a pattern. Prosecutors and international investigators often spend years building cases against defendants, amassing a great deal of documentary and...
Will I go to jail for DWI in Missouri?
Each state has different laws regarding driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, DWI and DUI, respectively. If you are a Missouri resident and police arrest and charge you with DWI, you should know the potential penalties you may face if a judge...
What does “fruit of the poisonous tree” mean?
If you face criminal charges in Missouri, such as for allegedly committing a drug crime, you would do well to educate yourself about the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. As LawTeacher.net explains, this important legal doctrine could play a big part in the...
