Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Even prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges in Missouri
Prescription medications can offer a host of medical benefits when taken properly. However, many prescribed drugs can be dangerous if taken improperly. In order to reduce the risk that medications pos to the public, many drugs wind up classified as controlled substances. When a physician recommends a controlled substance to you or to someone you...
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August 4, 2022
DWI charges and probable cause to stop a car
Maybe you’re facing DWI charges and you were drinking. You’re not contesting that. What concerns you about the way you got arrested, though, was that the police never had a reason to stop your car in the first place. Remember, officers cannot make random stops. They can’t decide to pull over all the cars that...
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August 4, 2022
Starting to date? Understand the meaning of consent.
Do you have trouble understanding what “consent” means in today’s world? Consent can be a tricky term to understand because there have long been some cultural issues in sway that have muddied the waters. While slogans like, “no means no” have been thrown around for decades, popular culture still tends to bombard us with questionable...
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August 4, 2022
What are the most common drug crimes in Missouri?
There are both federal and state laws that cover every type of drug crime imaginable. As a resident of the state of Missouri, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of these laws to ensure that you don’t do anything that could result in a serious punishment. Here is a list of some of the...
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August 4, 2022
Try to keep drug charges from stoning your future
The pregame gathering is wrapping up at your apartment. It is time to head to the real party across campus. You volunteer to drive. Your roommate asks if his high school buddy can hitch a ride. Sure, why not? He seems like a cool dude. Hours later you are facing arraignment before a judge. Police...
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August 4, 2022
How a DWI can damage your professional career
When you’re a professional, a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) by drugs or alcohol isn’t just a problem — it can also be the end of your career. While everyone’s circumstances can be unique, there are numerous unexpected consequences of a drunk driving conviction when you either have or hope to have a professional future. How...
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