To try to illegally acquire medicine from a pharmacy, a criminal may produce a prescription with a doctor’s signature. The problem is that the signature is not real. The fraudster had actually copied the signature onto the prescription paper. This is a classic example...
Expungement: Closing cases and opening opportunities
As we navigate life, many of us hit rough patches. Some people may experience a lapse in judgment while others suffer arrests or charges for crimes they didn’t commit. A mark on your criminal record, even a small one, can have devastating consequences on your life. It...
How does a white collar charge affect my employment?
Your career is a crucial element to securing the future of your dreams. What could a white-collar crime charge do to impede your progression? White-collar crimes range from minor to serious. Even the most innocent may carry with it hefty consequences for your career....
What do you know about the long-term cost of a DUI?
You received a DUI recently, and while you have a loose understanding of the financial costs of the charge, you may not realize the long-term costs. How could a DUI charge affect you in the months and years to come? Absolute Advocacy explores how DUI charges affect...
Does an officer have cause to arrest you?
When an officer suspects you of DUI crimes, they have many tools at their disposal. They can run field sobriety tests. They can implement breath analysis tests on the scene. Once arrested, they can even administer blood tests. But at what point do they have the right...
How does Missouri law define drug paraphernalia?
Drug possession laws do not only cover illegal substances like heroin or meth. Drug users and manufacturers employ various tools and devices in order to manufacture and use drugs. The law refers to such tools as paraphernalia. Like the drugs themselves, a police...
Detailing the duty to retreat
While most people in Missouri might never see themselves facing criminal charges, many also realize that there are situations where circumstances may compel them to act. The assumption is that in those scenarios, the law permits them to act in self-defense. Yet few...
Teens sending nude photos to adults: the legal issue
Relationships with large age disparities come under fire for various reasons. Other parties violate the couple's privacy. Emotions flare up when a lover fails to meet expectations. Sometimes, these personal disputes might even result in child pornography charges....
Impact of a sexual assault charge
Facing any criminal charge can change your life, but facing a sexual assault charge can have far-reaching consequences, even if you do not end up with a conviction. At Wampler & Passanise, we understand how much such a charge can impact your life and want to help...
