Young people across the St. Louis metro who make mistakes and need help to work through difficult problems don’t want to get lost. Especially in the criminal justice system. Here’s a fundamental fact concerning juveniles that all parents can instantly relate to: Their...
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Common causes of driver’s license suspensions
Like many motorists, you may forget that driving is a privilege, not a right. Yet, one wrong move – or a series of them – could lead to the suspension of your license. You might think the threshold for suspension is high. But it can happen after all sorts of offenses,...
Felonies vs misdemeanors: understanding the classification
The criminal justice system categorizes crime by several categories. The two broadest categories are misdemeanors and felonies. Generally, a crime’s severity determines its category. The categorization of misdemeanors versus felonies may seem confusing to many,...
Could you have been framed for embezzlement?
You have always been a trusted employee of the business where you work. When a new co-worker joined the staff, there was a bit of tension between the two of you but you brushed it off as just a personality clash. Lately, you thought you noticed that your boss was...
Understanding the different definitions of homicide
The term "homicide" refers to the killing of another human being, no matter the circumstances in which it took place. Therefore, while all homicides involve the death of a person, not all of them are considered to be crimes. If you are worried about facing charges in...
Know the laws surrounding weapons in Missouri
Whether you live in Missouri or will only be traveling there for a short time, it's important that you understand the state's weapon laws. If you possess a weapon that is legal in your state but not in Missouri, for example, you could still face charges. To better...
Explaining Missouri criminal record expungement
Due to the signing of a law in 2016, that came into effect on January 2018, the arrest and conviction records available for expungement (closure) increased. Once your record is expunged, you no longer must state that you were convicted of a crime. Expungements are...
Shoplifting and theft are the same in Missouri
If you have a habit of taking things that don’t belong to you, you should know the risks of this behavior. Stolen merchandise in Missouri can result in big penalties, whether you’ve taken goods from a merchant or another resident of Missouri. Shoplifting and theft...
Have you unintentionally committed mortgage fraud?
Mortgage fraud is a specific variety of financial institution fraud. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines mortgage fraud as misstatements, misrepresentations or omissions in relation to a mortgage loan. Mortgage fraud can be committed by a borrower or a...
Are police sketches accurate?
Police sketches are old as our entire justice system. Yet, they’re still being used today as one method for identifying the perpetrator of a crime. But, as the United States has aged, many of its city populations have grown to hold more faces that could potentially...
