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Prosecutors in Missouri and around the country like to present scientific evidence because they know juries find it persuasive, but should they? While DNA sequencing, fingerprinting and firearm rifling analysis are based on long-established science, some other forms...
Missouri state law prohibits anyone from using, possessing or selling heroin and most other controlled substances. State law stipulates that all charges related to heroin use or possession are classified as felonies. A conviction on a felony charge can carry penalties...
Money laundering can come in several forms. It may involve concealing ownership of money or the source of it. Also, it may involve certain business operations, investments or various other methods. Section 1956 of the U.S. Code outlines a few different forms of money...
Many law enforcement and corrections departments in Missouri and around the country use portable test kits to determine whether or not suspicious substances are illegal drugs. These kits are made up of plastic bags containing chemicals that change color when exposed...
In Missouri, being charged with any form of domestic violence can cause a series of problems in a person’s life. There are different levels for which people can face arrest. It is important to understand the law, what constitutes a specific allegation and the...
When Missouri residents who have been convicted of crimes have their records expunged, they can find it easier to get a job or rent an apartment. There was a time when that rarely happened, but the state's expungement law was revised in 2021. Only about a dozen crimes...
Many Missouri residents have seen films or television shows that include a scene where a criminal defendant waits nervously as a jury foreperson prepares to return a verdict, but this almost never happens in the real world. That is because almost all criminal cases...
There are multiple issues with police lineups that shouldn't be ignored. Although this method of identifying suspects has proven a superior alternative to show-ups, they're still full of potential problems in Missouri and the rest of the U.S. Many of these issues are...
Evidence is the foundation of any criminal case. Without evidence that proves a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the prosecution cannot secure a conviction. Evidence plays a pivotal role in a criminal trial and can be a determining factor in establishing guilt. If you are arrested or being investigated in connection with a crime, you need to understand what…
We’ve all been told and inherently know that in order to have sex with another person, you must and should have their consent. The problem lies in defining what consent means. Is mutual physical attraction enough without anyone saying “yes”? If someone says “yes,” what all does that consent apply to? Affirmative consent should be obtained every step of the…