Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Missouri authorities obtain warrant by delivering package
Authorities in Missouri use every method legally available to them, including special investigative techniques, to track down alleged drug dealers. For example, last Friday afternoon, a multi-agency law enforcement operation exercised a search warrant for a residence in Columbia, Missouri, that authorities obtained by allowing delivery of a package after a K-9 unit reportedly detected drugs within. ...
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August 4, 2022
03.06 Dee Wampler joins The Nick Reed Show
Dee joins the Nick Reed podcast on 104.1 KSGF and discusses numerous current issues and political topics, including the new “ID” law. Learn more about the podcast here...
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August 4, 2022
Violence in Windy City Continues to Rise
Last year 650 people were murdered in Chicago, and this year looks to be a banner year in the Windy City. Children living in the south and west sides of Chicago are in despair over their hopeless situation, some were as young as ten years of age. The prosecution rate for homicide cases city-wide is a...
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August 4, 2022
Knowing Missouri’s DUI penalties
Missouri residents should be aware of how DUI-related cases are handled on a local level. After all, penalties can vary vastly between states. One state may be more lax, while another could harshly penalize even first-time offenders. The Missouri Department of Revenue first examines what first-time DUI convictions could look like for an individual. If a person’s blood...
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August 4, 2022
Your Trash Could Place You Behind Bars
Police officers can properly investigate and make narcotic possession case by searching through trash left at a curbside of a house. The United States Supreme Court in California v Greenwood [1], has ruled a homeowner does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in trash left outside the curtilage of the home. The Case In Greenwood, a...
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August 4, 2022
03.16 Dee Wampler Discusses Church Security on 104.1 KSGF
Dee joins the Matt Canovi & The Gun Show on 104.1 KSGF and discusses: Learn more about the podcast here...
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August 4, 2022
Drug Package Profile
The U.S. Postal Service and DEA has developed a drug packing profile to stop mail trafficking. Faced with a deluge of suspicious packing heading towards consumers, courts determine that any reasonable expectation of privacy in personal effects must give way to society’s interest in law enforcement to win the war on drugs. Mail Procedure Suspicious...
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August 4, 2022
Can a drug conviction impact financial aid eligibility?
As a Missouri parent with a child in college, you probably hope that the guidance you gave your child before he or she left the nest will be enough to keep your son or daughter out of serious trouble in your absence. Unfortunately, though, many students wind up experimenting with drugs or alcohol during the...
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August 4, 2022
50 people charged in college admission scandal
Every parent in Missouri wants what is best for his or her children, including attendance at prestigious colleges. However, due to the heavy competition for spots at the most elite schools, some wealthy parents have allegedly been willing to pay money to secure acceptance for their children at top universities through illegal means. The far-reaching scandal spans six...
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August 4, 2022
03.23 Dee Joins The Gun Show on 104.1 KSGF
Dee Wampler joins the Gun Show on 104.1 KSGF and discusses: Learn more about the podcast here....
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