On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 26, 2020 | Sex crimes
As someone who is being accused of a sex offense, it’s important that you understand that certain offenses may have a mandatory minimum sentence. If that is the case with the charges you currently face, your attorney will work hard to help you have those charges...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 17, 2020 | Sex crimes
Dating is a challenging and exciting adventure for people all over Missouri. However, careless regard for another’s safety or comfort may instantly compromise relationships and put people at risk of accusations of criminal behavior. Whether male or female,...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 10, 2020 | Sex crimes
You were online chatting with a few people when a new friend request popped up. It was a good-looking girl. She appeared to be an adult in her images. You chatted with her for a while and asked her age. She told you she was 20 and going to college nearby. You had no...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | May 15, 2020 | Sex crimes
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Apr 29, 2020 | Sex crimes
Do you have trouble understanding what “consent” means in today’s world? Consent can be a tricky term to understand because there have long been some cultural issues in sway that have muddied the waters. While slogans like, “no means no” have been thrown around for...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Apr 23, 2020 | Sex crimes
Sexual offenses don’t always involve a lack of consent or an act of assault. Sometimes, there is a discrepancy in authority, intellect or age that leaves one of the parties less able to actively consent. When age is an issue in an intimate relationship, the...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Mar 31, 2020 | Sex crimes
Being charged with one or more sex offenses is devastating, but even a simple accusation can also have lasting consequences. As in all other states, Missouri authorities take a very harsh stance against sex offenses. This is the right approach in terms of protecting...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Mar 26, 2020 | Sex crimes
You know well that you can land on the sex offenders list if you have sex with someone who is underage, and it’s not something you’re ever interested in doing. That said, you don’t always ask people for ID in advance, so you take them at their word when they tell you...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Mar 18, 2020 | Sex crimes
Most parents think that the “terrible twos” are the hardest years with a child — until their child becomes a teenager. Suddenly, you realize that your child is often out there in the world without adult supervision. That’s just part of the process of growing up....
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Feb 9, 2020 | Sex crimes
While there are men who have been victimized as well, sex crimes most commonly involve women and girls. To add to this, women bring a unique complexity to the table. Unlike men, their bodies are capable of bearing a child after the assault takes place. Whether the...
