In Missouri, you can face substantial penalties if a court convicts you of committing domestic assault. The precise penalties depend on the level of assault the jury convicts you of. FindLaw explains that Missouri defines domestic assault as the knowing attempt to...

An old adage points out that a thin line exists between love and hate. This refers specifically to the notion that in a romantic relationship (between you and your spouse or partner), one often sees emotions swing from one extreme to the other. While you (like many...

Could the federal authorities be listening in on your private conversations? While most people tend to think of wiretapping as one of the “big guns” that investigators only pull out when they’re looking to take down an international crime figure or a major weapons...

The phrase “obstruction of justice” is bandied about in the news a lot these days, so we thought it might be informative to discuss exactly what this phrase means -- and why it is considered a crime. Obstruction of justice is, essentially, an offense against the...

Commercial genetic tests that rely on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) have become increasingly popular among consumers -- so much so that they’re even given as holiday gifts. But DNA tests aren’t just being used to uncover consumers’ genetic ancestry: They’re also being...

You only need passing familiarity with the American legal system to know that attorney-client privilege is one of its most important features. But what exactly does “attorney-client privilege” mean? What are its limits? If you’re facing any kind of investigation from...

When you’re innocent of a violent crime, you probably think that careful investigation by the authorities will likely reveal the truth of the matter and you’ll never go to trial. The terrifying reality, however, is that your odds of being arrested and convicted --...

There are many reasons why someone working in Missouri might feel as though they need to alter digital records on their employer's computer network without permission. Perhaps someone made a mistake that could cost the company substantial money if the insurance...

Every time there’s a big splash in the news involving a famous person who is accused of criminal activity, there’s always a lot of talk about whether or not the defendant is showing the proper amount of remorse for the situation. Don’t think for a minute that...

One of the cornerstones of the American justice system is the idea that every criminal defendant facing serious charges has the right to a presumption of innocence and a trial by jury. So why, then, do the majority of defendants accept a plea deal instead of insisting...