It could start when you are out having a drink or during a discussion with friends. Maybe someone insults you, or maybe they threatened one of your friends. The next thing you know, you have gotten into a physical fight with someone and police are on the scene. If...
Don’t let drug charges hurt your future: You can fight back
If you’re facing drug charges in Missouri, you may be worried about what that means for your future. Felony drug sentences can lead to up to 30 years in prison for a single charge, which is something that may seem terrifying to you. The important thing to remember is...
What constitutes revenge porn, and is it illegal in Missouri?
For some, the term "revenge porn" might conjure scenes from the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, as it is a story that allows people to vicariously enjoy the delights of well-planned revenge. However, revenge porn actually involves someone sharing (or...
Can you expunge your Missouri DWI conviction?
For many people, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are a source of embarrassment and stress. Some people become so anxious about the prospect of going to court over a DWI that they simply plead guilty to the charge in the hop of reducing the penalties they face...
What constitutes piracy?
In the early days of the internet, people found ways to share music files with others for free. People had a good time getting free music until suddenly the platforms that allowed this to happen shut down. The issue with sharing music is that it violates intellectual...
Computer crimes: If you’re caught, defend yourself
Hacking into a computer system is a serious crime. It’s one of the most common kinds of computer crimes and happens almost on a daily basis. People who are involved in hacking can affect anything from the way a retail business runs to making political statements or...
Are synthetic drugs safe and legal to buy and use?
There are a number of drugs banned at both the federal and Missouri state level that still have high demand among consumers. Chemists and those interested in making money quickly years ago identified a profitable market for synthetic drugs among the American people....
Countering health care fraud charges through evidence
Federal and Missouri public health care programs have strict record keeping requirements for physicians seeking reimbursement. After providing medical services to patients, a practitioner must submit claims to the government to receive payment. According to Johns...
Missouri homicides: What you need to know
If you’ve killed someone and been arrested, it’s important for you to understand that this is a very serious situation. Homicide is treated as the most serious of offenses in most states, and Missouri even allows for the death penalty for murder convictions in some...
Is taking and sending nude photos illegal?
State laws, federal regulation and even international laws — all of these could potentially apply to a web based criminal charge. What is and is not legal on the internet is a complicated subject. Nude photos are no exception to this rule. There are many ways in which...
