Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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November 25, 2020
How do you handle your sex offense in a job interview?
You want to put your legal past behind you, but find it crops up unexpectedly in various areas of your life. For instance, you must inform potential employers of your record, and you may have to explain your offense in an interview. How should you handle this? Monster provides tips that may help you. Even with...
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November 23, 2020
Evidence quality may prove or disprove a trafficking charge
Trafficking offenses related to forced labor or prostitution may result in a serious felony charge. According to the FBI, however, a prosecutor may first need to prove that an individual charged used threat, physical force or coercion to bring about a victim’s involuntary actions. As a result of a media-fueled growing interest in trafficking, some...
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September 25, 2020
Reviewing Missouri’s minor consent laws
Parents in Missouri no doubt maintain a good deal of concern about their teens as they first begin to interact with their peers in an intimate matter. Much of the advice and guidance parents give during this time is likely based on their own unique moral standards. Regardless of what a person’s moral stance may...
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September 18, 2020
The Risks of Sexting: Understanding the Legalities and What To Do If Charged
Sexting among teenagers continues to skyrocket, with significant jumps over the past decade. According to recent research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics, nearly 30 percent of teens (or one in four) are receiving sexts and almost 15 percent (or one in seven) are sending them.  What is Sexting? Sexting is...
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