Being a business owner in Missouri can be an exciting experience: You are finally in charge of your own finances and your own life. This makes the prospect of being looked at by the government all the more unnerving, however. When government organizations say they may...
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What Can Happen When Drugs Are Found in Your Car in Missouri
Recently, a Springfield man got pulled over by highway patrol. What could have been a minor traffic interaction went sideways when troopers found 30 pounds of meth inside the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody. This is a horrific situation to find yourself in,...
What are advance fee loan scams?
Missouri residents’ lives could be changed for the worse if they are arrested on fraud charges. One currently popular example of such a crime is the advance loan fee scam. What is an advance loan fee scam? An advance-fee loan scam is a type of white-collar crime that...
Polygraph Tests: What You Need to Know
You’ve likely seen polygraph tests used in movies and on television shows, but how are these tests used in reality? In this blog, we’ll define polygraph tests, discuss their accuracy and use, explain why they’re not admissible in court, and help you understand your...
What are Missouri’s laws pertaining to sex crimes?
Missouri residents who face charges of a sex crime can find their lives completely turned upside down. It’s important to understand the state’s sex offense laws and what to expect when facing charges. What are common sex offenses? Forcible rape is a crime that...
Frequently encountered federal drug charges
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...
What to do if you are facing cocaine charges in Missouri
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...
Common domestic violence defenses in Missouri
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...
Former bookkeeper sentenced for fraud
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 DWI laws and penalties
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...