April 5, 2022
Residents of Springfield and other nearby areas of Missouri may want to learn more about how bankruptcy fraud works, and how the government sees it. This type of fraud saw an increase, as the stigma attached to bankruptcy lessened after the early 2000s. According to howstuffworks, in tough times, the U.S. bankruptcy system has the goal...
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March 22, 2022
Facing sex crime charges is serious and can change your life if you’re convicted. If you’re a Missouri resident, you should know the age of consent laws for 2022. What is Missouri’s age of consent? In Missouri, a person must be at least 17 years old in order to legally consent to any sexual activity....
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February 22, 2022
Missouri residents who face charges of a sex crime can find their lives completely turned upside down. It’s important to understand the state’s sex offense laws and what to expect when facing charges. What are common sex offenses? Forcible rape is a crime that involves forcing sexual intercourse on another person against their will. Sometimes, the...
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January 29, 2021
On July 20, 2012, excited patrons gathered at the Century 16 Movie Theater to see the much-anticipated conclusion of a popular movie trilogy. Within only a few minutes of the opening credits, tear gas filled the auditorium. As the audience attempted to flee, deafening shots rang out at alarming speed. When the smoke cleared, 70...
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January 29, 2021
To try to illegally acquire medicine from a pharmacy, a criminal may produce a prescription with a doctor’s signature. The problem is that the signature is not real. The fraudster had actually copied the signature onto the prescription paper. This is a classic example of forgery. Forgery comes in many different types and may differ...
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January 25, 2021
As we navigate life, many of us hit rough patches. Some people may experience a lapse in judgment while others suffer arrests or charges for crimes they didn’t commit. A mark on your criminal record, even a small one, can have devastating consequences on your life. It can lead to denials for employment, housing, loans,...
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