On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Drugs are any substance with a known impact on the human body or mind. Many drugs are available as over-the-counter medications because they pose little risk of misuse, addiction or medical consequence. Other drugs, commonly known as prescription drugs, are available...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cannabidiol (CBD) products are often thought of as marijuana’s “kinder, gentler” cousins. Lacking the psychoactive high that comes along with the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in marijuana, CBD products won’t get you high — but they are being used to treat...
