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Factors to consider before pleading guilty to a DUI charge
If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you can either fight the charge of accept it by pleading guilty. Many people just accept such charges without even trying to mount a defense. While that can seem like the easy option if you expect a...
Can you bring marijuana to Kansas City?
If you’re thinking of traveling to visit Kansas City – perhaps to watch a Kansas City Chiefs game – you may be thinking of bringing marijuana with you. Perhaps you’re from a nearby state like Illinois or Michigan, where marijuana is completely legal for recreational...
What constitutes reckless driving in Missouri?
Some traffic violations are more serious than others. Someone who exceeds the posted speed limit, for example, would typically only need to worry about paying a fine. If an infraction leads to a crash, then there could be additional consequences. Yet, some traffic...
Can you get fired for a DWI?
If you get arrested on DWI charges, you certainly will be concerned about spending time behind bars, losing your driver’s license and paying fines. These are the immediate ramifications of a conviction. But if you are convicted, you may also worry about your job....
Missouri DWI laws: Are you a repeat offender?
Understand Missouri’s tiered DWI penalties. Learn how prior, persistent, aggravated, chronic, and habitual offender statuses work under RSMo 577.010 and how to save your license.
How is trespassing defined in Missouri?
Trespassing is illegal in Missouri, but people sometimes don’t know exactly how the statutes were written or what constitutes trespassing. This can lead to situations where someone accidentally violates the law. Essentially, a first-degree trespassing charge happens...
When might shoplifting in Missouri lead to felony charges?
Shoplifting is one of the most common forms of theft prosecuted in Missouri. Retail establishments have started cracking down on shoplifting in recent months, especially on cases they believe relate to organized retail theft. People ranging from impulsive teenagers to...
What’s the difference between DUI and DWI charges in Missouri?
When it comes to understanding the legal intricacies of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges, it’s crucial to recognize that in Missouri, these two terms are often used interchangeably. In Missouri, both charges involve someone...
What are “purple paint” laws?
If you’re wandering through the woods and see lines of purple paint on trees, posts or other objects, it’s wise to turn back. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what they represent. Both Missouri and Kansas, along with some other states, have what are known as...
When can recording the police on your phone land you in jail?
Since most everyone walks around with a video camera on them by way of their smartphone, recordings of people’s interactions with police can easily be shared online and with the media. This has certainly increased the scrutiny on how members of law enforcement...