Common domestic violence defenses in Missouri
Getting charged with domestic violence can be a terrifying experience, especially if you are innocent. The good news is that there are several options of defenses to a domestic violence charge that you can explore. Self-defense This is one of the most common defenses to a domestic violence charge, and it can be quite effective....
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What to do if charged with a DWI or DUI?
After a celebratory dinner and a few glasses of wine, a pleasant evening ends with a brief drive home. The driver doesn’t feel drunk. Yet, shortly before they arrive, they’re stopped by an officer. For many people, this is the story of how they got their first DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated)...
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Common domestic violence defenses in Missouri
Getting charged with domestic violence can be a terrifying experience, especially if you are innocent. The good news is that there are several options of defenses to a domestic violence charge that you can explore. Self-defense This is one of the most common defenses to a domestic violence charge, and it can be quite effective....
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Polygraph Tests: What You Need to Know
You’ve likely seen polygraph tests used in movies and on television shows, but how are these tests used in reality? In this blog, we’ll define polygraph tests, discuss their accuracy and use, explain why they’re not admissible in court, and help you understand your rights when it comes to taking these tests. What Is a...
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What to do when your company is under investigation
Being a business owner in Missouri can be an exciting experience: You are finally in charge of your own finances and your own life. This makes the prospect of being looked at by the government all the more unnerving, however. When government organizations say they may be investigating, you need to know what to do....
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Missouri updates violent crime sentencing guidelines
The passage of Missouri’s Senate Bill 600 changes the classification and sentencing of certain felony offenses. For example, an increase in complaints of vehicles reportedly stolen has resulted in lawmakers elevating carjacking to a Class A Felony. Previously, an individual alleged to have carried out a carjacking faced an armed robbery charge. The Senate bill,...
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