Closing Criminal Records: Missouri’s New Expungement Law
Starting January 1, 2018, many Missourians will become eligible for expungement of their criminal records. In 2016, Missouri Legislature signed new criminal record expungement rules into law. These rules allow for the expungement of most misdemeanors and many felonies, including drug offenses. In the past, only very few crimes were eligible for expungement. Expungement is...
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What is a pink collar crime?
Whether or not you have heard about the CBS true crime show Pink Collar Crimes, you and other Missouri residents might find this topic interesting. When you take away the drama and sensationalism of television entertainment, you are left with a relatively new and growing area of criminal defense – crimes committed by women. These...
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Talkin’ Politics on the 104.1 KSGF The Nick Reed Show
Dee Wampler joins The Nick Reed show and discusses President Trump’s speech from last night, the 2020 presidency, and other political commentary. Learn more about the podcast here...
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Can I clear my criminal record in Missouri?
If you have a criminal history in Missouri but time has passed since your conviction, you may be wondering how you can clear your record. There is a specific process, expungement, that provides you with the possibility of clearing your criminal record. There are various factors you must consider and prerequisites that you must meet in order...
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The long-term consequences of drunk driving convictions
Missouri residents who are facing drunk driving charges can be facing the potential of numerous consequences. Even if it’s their first charge, the penalties can be harsh and may extend well beyond the current day and impact a person far into the future. FindLaw takes a look at some of these long-term DUI-related consequences, which can follow...
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Up in Smoke: Biz 417 Think Summit 2019 interview with Gary Whitaker
Check out Dee’s latest interview, Up in Smoke: Weeding through Missouri’s New Medicinal Marijuana Law with Gary Whitaker at the Biz 417 Think Summit. He discusses the new Missouri Medical Marijuana Law and what it means for the state of Missouri. Check it out here...
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Is jail or rehabilitation better for drug offenders?
There is an ongoing issue with drugs in the United States. There has also always been a constant battle between how to deal with those arrested for drug offenses. Many courts in Missouri use alternative punishments that allow a person to avoid jail time. However, there are some who think jail is exactly where these...
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Understanding Missouri’s implied consent law
Here at the Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise in Springfield, Missouri, we represent many people accused of DWI. We also represent many people who failed a blood-alcohol concentration test, a/k/a BAC test, or refused to take one when law enforcement officers asked them to do so. What you may not realize, but...
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How DUIs affect college life
College students need to remain on the right side of the law or risk serious punishment. In addition to all the criminal charges on the table, students can lose the perks of going to college. In late 2018, a Missouri college basketball player received a suspension after a DUI arrest. Student-athletes can lose their places on teams if cops...
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Are drug courts effective?
As a Missouri resident facing a drug charge, you may have valid fears about potentially having to serve time in jail, if convicted of the offense you are facing. While this is a distinct possibility for many drug offenders, you may be able to avoid having to serve time behind bars by instead participating in...
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