Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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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
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
New Gun Bills Introduced Require Extensive Social Media Checks
Dee Wampler discusses the introduction of lawmakers adding extensive social media/search engine history checks being added to new gun bills around the nation. The social media review includes the monitoring the accounts of Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, as well search engine history review of the last 3 years. Listen to Dee discuss this topic on The...
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August 4, 2022
Missouri Leads the Nation in HIV-related Convictions
Missouri Law The state of Missouri holds the highest conviction rate in the United States for prosecuting HIV-positive citizens for exposing a partner to the disease without the partners knowledge or consent. The state of Missouri prohibits sexual intercourse and as it presents a “grave and unjustifiable risk” [1]. Missouri provides a minimum 10-year sentence...
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August 4, 2022
02.27 Dee Wampler with Nick Reed on 104.1 KSGF
Dee joins Nick Reed on 104.1 KSGF at Root’s Coffee Bar. They discuss sex trafficking, abortion issues, the meeting between Trump and Kim, and the Green New Deal. Learn more about the podcast here...
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August 4, 2022
What is entrapment in regards to drug crimes?
Law enforcement authorities take drug crimes very seriously. In order to build a viable case, some agencies and officers may conduct sting operations or go undercover. This usually involves planning and executing an operation for law enforcement officials to witness the crime take place.  However, there are boundaries that police officers and other law enforcement...
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