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Federal drug charges are distribution, manufacturing and possession with intent to distribute in Springfield, Missouri. The general statutory maximum for federal drug offenses is about 20 years. Depending on the circumstances, there are mandatory five and ten years...
The possession, sale or trafficking of cocaine in the state of Missouri comes with very hefty penalties. Criminal convictions for cocaine-related charges have mandatory minimum sentences that could add up to years in prison. This is true for even minor offenses. Here...
Getting charged with domestic violence can be a terrifying experience, especially if you are innocent. The good news is that there are several options of defenses to a domestic violence charge that you can explore. Self-defense This is one of the most common defenses...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced on Jan. 5 that a 69-year-old woman has been sentenced to almost four years in a federal prison for stealing more than $600,000 from a trust that distributed funds to charities in the St. Louis...
Missouri uses the initials DWI, or driving while intoxicated, to refer to drunk driving. Drunk driving in Springfield, Missouri, can add points to the driver's license and includes various penalties. Overview of Missouri DWI Drivers in Missouri can get a DWI for...
The Section 8 housing voucher program provides opportunities to low-income tenants looking to rent an apartment or another dwelling. The federal program also presents opportunities to Missouri landlords, as the government payments could deliver a steady flow of rental...
After a celebratory dinner and a few glasses of wine, a pleasant evening ends with a brief drive home. The driver doesn’t feel drunk. Yet, shortly before they arrive, they’re stopped by an officer. For many people, this is the story of how they got their first DUI...
Missouri drivers who are caught driving while intoxicated can be arrested and face serious penalties. Drivers younger than 21 can have their licenses suspended for certain offenses. You should understand what those offenses are if you choose to drive while...
Second-degree murder is a very serious crime in Missouri. If you are charged, the rest of your life hangs on the outcome of your case. To clearly understand the severity, let's look at the potential penalties of murder in the second degree. What constitutes...
Money laundering is a white-collar crime in Missouri involving activities that try to conceal the source of money obtained from illegal activities. If you don't want to be associated or regarded as an accomplice to money laundering, you should know how it works and...
