August 4, 2022
In today’s ever increasingly dangerous world, it is important to not only know how to protect yourself as a woman, but ways to ensure that even when you are out and about alone, you are taking the best safety precautions that get you to and from your destination unharmed. From years of reviewing thousands of...
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August 4, 2022
People will do a lot of things to sway the opinions and actions of politicians and other public officials. In some cases, they’ll attempt to bride them by offering financial compensation in exchange for the official taking specific action on their behalf. For instance, maybe a company has been breaking environmental rules. A new bill...
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August 4, 2022
Dating is a challenging and exciting adventure for people all over Missouri. However, careless regard for another’s safety or comfort may instantly compromise relationships and put people at risk of accusations of criminal behavior. Whether male or female, people who frequent the dating scene may benefit from understanding how effective communication with their partner can...
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August 4, 2022
Every state has its problems with drugs, and Missouri is no exception. The state is in a battle with drugs that ruins families and lives. However, Missouri is not facing the same issue that is plaguing many other states. Opioids are not the issue here. Instead, Missouri’s main drug of choice, according to New-Press Now, is...
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August 4, 2022
Missouri prosecutes individuals who possess, distribute or intend to distribute controlled substances such as cannabis, opiates and cocaine. Depending on the type and quantity of substance, a convicted offender could face prison time and significant fines. Read on to learn more about categorization of and penalties for drug crimes in Missouri. Drug possession Missouri’s possession laws...
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August 4, 2022
In Missouri, drug possession charges are serious. These charges can amount to substantial prison time if convicted. Drugs, or controlled substances, are under state and federal government regulation. While the drugs have different levels called schedules, no matter the drug, many of the strategies to fight drug possession charges are the same. When charged with...
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August 4, 2022
The idea behind a field sobriety test is that testing the balance and coordination of a driver can reveal whether the person possesses an excessive amount of alcohol in his or her system. However, Springfield motorists may fail a field sobriety test for reasons other than having a few too many drinks. Any number of...
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August 4, 2022
Missouri handles DWI cases very seriously. The charges are often divided into misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on whether or not a person is convicted, they could end up facing severe and long-lasting repercussions. According to FindLaw, the number of prior convictions and blood alcohol content (BAC) level both impact the type of charge a person will be...
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August 4, 2022
The laws in Kansas City, Missouri, have evolved recently to take a more tolerant view of marijuana use. Charges in the Municipal Court have decreased since the prosecutor’s office of Jackson County announced its intention to stop prosecuting marijuana cases. Approximately two years ago, a ballot measure that would eliminate the possibility of jail time...
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August 4, 2022
The prevailing perception across the country, including in Missouri, seems to be that white-collar crime tends to go unpunished, that people in positions of authority can commit acts of fraud, embezzle money, etc. without fear of discovery or repercussions. This belief tends to persist despite recent high-profile guilty pleas by people with ties to the...
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