August 4, 2022
Most parents think that the “terrible twos” are the hardest years with a child — until their child becomes a teenager. Suddenly, you realize that your child is often out there in the world without adult supervision. That’s just part of the process of growing up. So is sexual experimentation. As a parent, you hope...
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August 4, 2022
It may be easy for people in Springfield to dismiss claims of self-defense made by people accused of committing violent crimes. This likely comes from the assumption that it is relatively easy to avoid situations where a person legitimately feels their safety threatened yet they do not have the opportunity to retreat. Yet this prompts...
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August 4, 2022
No one can blame anyone for wanting to go out and have a good time with friends. It’s great to go see people and relieve stress by having a drink and hanging out. It’s fine to go to parties or clubs, too. The problem doesn’t arise until alcohol becomes too much of a bad influence....
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August 4, 2022
Being charged with one or more sex offenses is devastating, but even a simple accusation can also have lasting consequences. As in all other states, Missouri authorities take a very harsh stance against sex offenses. This is the right approach in terms of protecting victims and the public at large. However, it is a troubling...
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August 4, 2022
You know well that you can land on the sex offenders list if you have sex with someone who is underage, and it’s not something you’re ever interested in doing. That said, you don’t always ask people for ID in advance, so you take them at their word when they tell you their age. But...
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August 4, 2022
The pregame gathering is wrapping up at your apartment. It is time to head to the real party across campus. You volunteer to drive. Your roommate asks if his high school buddy can hitch a ride. Sure, why not? He seems like a cool dude. Hours later you are facing arraignment before a judge. Police...
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August 4, 2022
While there are men who have been victimized as well, sex crimes most commonly involve women and girls. To add to this, women bring a unique complexity to the table. Unlike men, their bodies are capable of bearing a child after the assault takes place. Whether the mother chooses to keep her baby or is...
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August 4, 2022
Although it is often used in casual conversations, the actual definition of what aggravated assault is may be unclear to some. By better examining the meaning of this term, you can fully understand what it means and how it impacts you. Simple assault is not the same as aggravated assault, which typically involves a perpetrator...
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August 4, 2022
You only need passing familiarity with the American legal system to know that attorney-client privilege is one of its most important features. But what exactly does “attorney-client privilege” mean? What are its limits? If you’re facing any kind of investigation from federal or state authorities into possible criminal activity, this is something you need to know. What does...
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August 4, 2022
Defendants facing charges for DWIs may soon have to face their victims during an impact panel. Lawmakers are currently looking at a Missouri bill that requires offenders to come face to face with people whose lives they have permanently changed. According to The Joplin Globe, House Bill 1488 is currently awaiting Sental approval. Test studies have...
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