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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August 4, 2022
If you’re like most business professionals, you spend more of your day in front of a computer than away from it. There’s a danger in familiarity, however, because you may be inclined to relax a little and treat your work computer as if it were your own. Don’t do it. Many companies reserve the right...
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August 4, 2022
When you’re a professional, a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) by drugs or alcohol isn’t just a problem — it can also be the end of your career. While everyone’s circumstances can be unique, there are numerous unexpected consequences of a drunk driving conviction when you either have or hope to have a professional future. How...
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August 4, 2022
Commercial genetic tests that rely on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) have become increasingly popular among consumers — so much so that they’re even given as holiday gifts. But DNA tests aren’t just being used to uncover consumers’ genetic ancestry: They’re also being used to close out unsolved murders using a combo of detective work and information that’s available...
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August 4, 2022
Those in Springfield who have been charged with criminal offenses are afforded the benefit of being considered innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately, actually ensuring that this benefit is delivered upon may be an uphill battle. News regarding the circumstances surrounding an alleged offense can often serve to prejudice those who may ultimately be called upon...
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