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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August 4, 2022
In Missouri, crimes related to drugs are taken very seriously. Due to the harsh nature with which these crimes are treated and handled, you may find yourself dealing with severe consequences if you are charged and convicted. Today, we at the Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise, will discuss some of the potential...
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August 4, 2022
Most people arrested and/or convicted of drunk driving charges never intend harm to anyone. Nevertheless, sometimes others suffer harm, and it can be particularly devastating when it happens to someone that the driver is close to. A mother from Smithville, Missouri, recently pleaded guilty to Class B felony charges of driving while intoxicated in connection with a...
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August 4, 2022
Pink collar crime may seem like a clever phrase invented by Hollywood to entice people in Missouri to watch an innovative new true-crime program. However, according to FraudBeat, the term describes a real phenomenon. As a matter of fact, even if you are not familiar with the term it is older than you might think. Its...
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August 4, 2022
There’s a reason that movies and television shows often focus on criminal trials: They make good drama. The stakes are high. There are clear actors, and it’s exciting to watch them grapple with the facts and look for the strategies that will best prove someone’s guilt or innocence. But these shows often push the trials...
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August 4, 2022
A Missouri conviction for driving while intoxicated brings with it considerable penalties. If you have the unfortunate experience of facing a DWI charge, you may face steep fines, mandatory jail time and more if convicted. While these repercussions can cost you a lot of money, the expenses you will face for a DWI conviction, regrettably,...
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August 4, 2022
Constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures certainly apply to cellphone phones and other electronic devices. But how much privacy you can expect to have in data stored on those devices? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the scenarios of when cellphone searches are and aren’t allowed. If you give them consent If police...
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August 4, 2022
If you face criminal charges in Missouri, there is a good possibility that the prosecutor may offer you a plea bargain. But should you accept it? FindLaw explains that a plea bargain represents a negotiated agreement between you and the prosecutor. Actually, your attorney undoubtedly will be the person who negotiates with the prosecutor instead of you,...
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August 4, 2022
Drunk driving continues to be a depressingly common problem throughout Missouri. Two children in separate DUI incidents recently suffered injuries in Kansas City within minutes of one another. The police have arrested both drivers. The penalties for a DUI conviction are severe. A first offense can lead to fines of up to $500 as well as up to six...
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August 4, 2022
Whether you were unjustly accused or made a mistake that you would like to put in the past, you may have options to clear your record that you were unaware of. As we have explained in previous posts, you may, under certain conditions, be able to erase or seal a criminal charge or conviction so...
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