August 5, 2022
Until 10 years ago, the standard gun trial consisted of police officers testifying that they recovered a gun from on or near the suspect and an “expert” concluding the gun was operable and/or manufactured out of state. Today, even the most routine gun cases commonly involved fingerprints and DNA testing, evidence derived from clients’ social...
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August 5, 2022
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 to a domestic violence charge, and it can be quite effective....
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August 5, 2022
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 second-degree murder in Missouri? Let’s say you get into a fight...
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August 5, 2022
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 to a domestic violence charge, and it can be quite effective....
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August 5, 2022
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 rights when it comes to taking these tests. What Is a...
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August 4, 2022
The passage of Missouri’s Senate Bill 600 changes the classification and sentencing of certain felony offenses. For example, an increase in complaints of vehicles reportedly stolen has resulted in lawmakers elevating carjacking to a Class A Felony. Previously, an individual alleged to have carried out a carjacking faced an armed robbery charge. The Senate bill,...
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