The Bright Blue Cross in the Ozarks will continue to shine
The Ozarks bright blue cross will continue to shine despite complaints claiming the city is favoring one religion over the other. Check out the full story from KY3 here...
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are many scenarios in which you may wonder whether or not a police officer may lawfully search your vehicle. The Fourth Amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure without a warrant or probable cause. There are some situations that allow police to search your car with no warrant or probable cause, without violating your...
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Cyber Stalking and Cyber Harassment Laws
The right to be left alone, the right to silence and to be free from harassment are “rights” often cited as essential to the First Amendment, but being put to real test in the communications age and the abusive potential of modern electronic communication. Free speech vs. anti-harassment laws are being considered by state and...
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Whistleblower Protection Act
The whistleblower protection act (1989) is a law that protects Federal government employees from retaliatory action for voluntary disclosing information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring at a government organization[1] Lawmakers have recognized the crucial service whistleblowers provide in holding organizations accountable for wrongdoing. You can report directly to the office of special counsel on...
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An Exception to the Fourth Amendment
The “community caretaking doctrine” is an exception to the constitutional warrant requirements which may be invoked to validate as reasonable a search of a car. The typical instance is when an abandoned, unlocked vehicle is sitting off the roadway, or sitting on a roadway or parking lot blocking traffic, or where the driver is slumped over the...
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Lawful Search Case Commentary by Dee Wampler
A lawful investigative detention was not an illegal arrest when an officer expressed his intention to search a detainees pocket and then tried to reach into it [1]. Police noticed the suspect at a university student cafeteria. He appeared unkempt, his eyes were bloodshot and smelled of alcohol. A records check indicated he was not...
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A Growing Interest: Missouri Approves Medical Marijuana
Missourians approved medical marijuana Amendment 2 by a 65 percent vote earlier this month, and we now look forward to many months of studies by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the rise of cannabis dispensaries to a total of 192 by the year 2020. In terms of recreational use, nine states have legalized...
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What should I know about avoiding New Year’s Eve DUI charges?
You may have plans to go out on the town, attend a party at a friend’s home or host a party at your place for New Year’s Eve. Whether your plans involve going out or staying in, you and other Missouri residents should understand the possbilities of receiving DUI charges on one of the riskiest...
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Background checks and expungements
When Missouri residents apply for jobs, they may wonder what they should do if they have had an offense expunged from their record. Many employers typically perform background checks, and people may sometimes wonder if a potential employer will find about an expungement. Most of the time, employers do not have access to expunged records....
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Can you lose your license from a DWI?
There are numerous consequences on the table if the police pull a driver over on suspicion of DWI. You need to fight the charges to the best of your ability because you could go to jail and pay a massive fine. You will also lose your driver’s license. Even with a first conviction, you will not be able...
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