The laws in Kansas City, Missouri, have evolved recently to take a more tolerant view of marijuana use. Charges in the Municipal Court have decreased since the prosecutor's office of Jackson County announced its intention to stop prosecuting marijuana cases....

In Missouri, crimes related to drugs are taken very seriously. Due to the harsh nature with which these crimes are treated and handled, you may find yourself dealing with severe consequences if you are charged and convicted. Today, we at the Law Offices of Dee Wampler...

It is well-known and well-documented that the United States today has a serious problem with drug addiction. If you have been arrested for and convicted of a drug offense, you are not alone. Many people in Missouri and around the country find themselves in this...

If you face criminal charges in Missouri, there is a good possibility that the prosecutor may offer you a plea bargain. But should you accept it?FindLaw explains that a plea bargain represents a negotiated agreement between you and the prosecutor. Actually, your...

You may have discussed the possibility of community service after a criminal charge, especially if you have little or no criminal history or the crime with which you are being charged is a minimal one. Like other Missouri residents, you may wonder what community...

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...

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...

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...

As a Missouri parent with a child in college, you probably hope that the guidance you gave your child before he or she left the nest will be enough to keep your son or daughter out of serious trouble in your absence. Unfortunately, though, many students wind up...

Despite the fact that Missourians voted last November to legalize medical marijuana in our state, Missouri still has some of the toughest drug laws in the nation.Keep in mind that Missouri breaks down controlled substances into the following five schedules:Schedule I...