Authorities in Missouri use every method legally available to them, including special investigative techniques, to track down alleged drug dealers. For example, last Friday afternoon, a multi-agency law enforcement operation exercised a search warrant for a residence...
Hit-and-run laws in Missouri
Getting into a car accident is one of the last things anyone wants to happen. Whether it is a fender bender or major crash, some motorists may feel tempted to leave the area to avoid trouble. However, leaving the scene of a car crash is against the law.Missouri...
Guilty plea from alleged brains of college admission scheme
The nationwide college admission scandal that shocked Missourians last month is still progressing. Of the dozens of people charged in the alleged scam, including wealthy parents, coaches and the so-called mastermind who reportedly thought up the entire plan, many are...
What is entrapment?
If you face criminal charges in Missouri, you may be able to use entrapment as a successful defense that will result in your acquittal. LawShelf.com explains that entrapment occurs when you commit a crime only because a law enforcement officer or someone acting on...
What are some of the penalties for DUI charges?
Every day, drivers throughout the country find themselves facing DUI charges. This can be a very difficult position to find one’s self in, and many questions may arise with respect to the consequences of these charges and how to move forward. If you have been accused...
The different schedules of drugs and how they influence jail time
Law enforcement officials in Missouri treat drugs differently depending on what they refer to as a schedule. Illicit and legal substances are placed into categories which are based on the medical benefit and their perceived risks. The Drug Enforcement Agency creates...
