On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jul 1, 2020 | Firm News
When physical abuse takes place in a relationship, the signs are often easy to spot, but how can you prove emotional violence, such as gaslighting, to the authorities? The National Coalition on Domestic Violence notes that even though nearly half of men and...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Mar 9, 2020 | Firm News
Depending on the circumstances, there may be different time frames, or statutes of limitations, in which the Internal Revenue Service can audit your federal tax return and assess unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. Missouri taxpayers should understand these statutes...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 14, 2020 | Firm News
The United States estimates that money laundering generates approximately $300 billion. The 2018 National Money Laundering Risk Assessment states most of the money earned from crime stays within the U.S. In simple terms, money laundering is the process of making large...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 7, 2020 | Firm News
As a resident of Missouri, you may know that in 2018, the state passed legislation legalizing the use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. While this change to the state’s legal code may allow you to possess and use marijuana for medical treatment if you...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Dec 31, 2019 | Firm News
Someone in Missouri may want to consider accepting a plea deal from the prosecutor in a criminal case. Whether this deal is actually a bargain or could have more negative consequences than a trial depends on the case. Here are some plea deal factors a person should...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Dec 19, 2019 | Firm News
Most in Springfield likely never picture themselves being involved in a confrontation (let alone being placed in a position where they had to resort to force to defend themselves. Yet such altercations do indeed happen, as evidenced by the fact that the Centers for...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Dec 4, 2019 | Firm News
In 1994, a federal law was passed that mandated the enactment of a sex offender registry program. Since then, numerous other laws have been passed at both the federal and state levels that have added onto this original ruling. In Missouri, some updates have taken...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Nov 21, 2019 | Firm News
Most people in Missouri might assume that the only way a person could be arrested for drunk driving is if they had been drinking before they were driving. This may sound logical, but it is actually not true. A person may be arrested for impaired driving if they were...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Nov 19, 2019 | Firm News
For many young adults, college life offers both immense opportunity and immense temptation. Rapidly shifting cultural attitudes and popular media depictions that glamorize drug use may lead some young adults to underestimate the risks of experimenting. In fact, even a...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Nov 15, 2019 | Firm News
Robbery is considered a violent crime in Missouri. Accordingly, you could end up facing some serious penalties if convicted of any charges. Today, we will take a look at robbery laws in the state. First, robbery is very distinctly different from theft, which simply...
