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MISSOURI MAN ARRESTED, FACES RAPE CHARGES

The criminal justice system in this country is complex. Often, people accused of crimes in Missouri and across the country are unprepared to properly respond to criminal charges. As a result, those accused of rape and other crimes seek help from experienced criminal defense attorneys to help them make decisions about their cases. One Missouri man may need such help…

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MISSOURI SCHOOL FIGHTS MAY LEAVE SOME CREATING A CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Young people may sometimes have trouble completely controlling their emotions. While in class in Missouri and across the country, they are often required to control their energy and emotions for hours on end. In addition, they are often required to spend a great deal of time around peers, some of whom they may not get along with. Under these circumstances,…

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MISSOURI MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING ACCUSATIONS OF SODOMY

A child has interactions with a variety of different adults throughout their day. In addition to their teachers and parents, they also interact with other family members and family friends, among others. Unfortunately, police in Missouri have recently accused one man of sodomy for his alleged relationship with a teenager. Police have accused the 24-year-old man of having sex with…

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CRIMINAL LAW: MISSOURI TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES

As most people in Missouri are aware, the federal Constitution provides them with certain protections, including protection from unreasonable searches. However, if a police officer claims that he or she smells marijuana in a vehicle, that could prompt the officer to initiate a search — solely based on the officer’s alleged sense of smell — potentially creating criminal law issues…

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WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP IF DWI CHARGES ARE RUINING YOUR HOLIDAYS

The 2016 holiday season has officially begun. In addition to decorating, shopping and planning family celebrations, many Missouri residents are getting together with friends, co-workers and relatives to imbibe a little holiday cheer. These social occasions often include alcohol, and good times may become troubled if party-goers wind up facing DWI charges as they travel back to their homes. As…

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MORE THAN 100 ARRESTED FOR DUI DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Missouri state troopers were quite busy during the recent holiday weekend. One master sergeant said the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following the holiday are their busiest times of the year with regard to traffic stops. This year, more than 100 motorists were arrested for DUI in Missouri during that four day period. There were also approximately 100 drug…

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MAN CONVICTED OF SODOMY IN MISSOURI APPEALING PROGRAM PLACEMENT

When facing serious criminal charges in Missouri, it is often impossible to predict an outcome. The defense process is often customizable and each situation may include various options for fighting against existing charges. If a conviction is handed down in court, it does not necessarily mean an end to the legal process, as made evident by a recent situation where…

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POSSESSION OF DRUGS LANDS A MISSOURI MAN BEHIND BARS

Chances are, if Missouri police suspect someone of illegal drug activity, they are going to aggressively pursue the matter. If, at some point, an arrest is made and charges filed, the person accused will have his/her work cut out to avoid conviction. Penalties under conviction for possession of drugs often involve extended prison sentences, as one man recently learned. The…

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