Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
What constitutes revenge porn, and is it illegal in Missouri?
For some, the term “revenge porn” might conjure scenes from the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, as it is a story that allows people to vicariously enjoy the delights of well-planned revenge. However, revenge porn actually involves someone sharing (or threatening to share) intimate, nude or sexual photographs or images of another person without...
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August 4, 2022
Convicted individual faces charges for fatal overdose
When you choose to use illegal drugs, that’s a choice that you’ve made. When you buy them or sell them, you’re making a choice for yourself, too. Unfortunately, if you choose to sell to others, you’re putting them in a position where they could overdose. If someone dies from an overdose on the drugs that...
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August 4, 2022
How can you defend against assault allegations after a fight?
It could start when you are out having a drink or during a discussion with friends. Maybe someone insults you, or maybe they threatened one of your friends. The next thing you know, you have gotten into a physical fight with someone and police are on the scene. If you are the one who gets...
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August 4, 2022
Even prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges in Missouri
Prescription medications can offer a host of medical benefits when taken properly. However, many prescribed drugs can be dangerous if taken improperly. In order to reduce the risk that medications pos to the public, many drugs wind up classified as controlled substances. When a physician recommends a controlled substance to you or to someone you...
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August 4, 2022
Tips on how to stay clear of a bar fight
You go out with your friends to a local bar, and another bar patron immediately begins making derogatory comments about your mother. While it may be tempting to retaliate, know that a single bar brawl can potentially lead to months of legal battles. Here are a few tips for how to potentially steer clear of a...
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August 4, 2022
Health care fraud brings plenty of ramifications
In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care fraud is definitely under the microscope, getting scrutiny from authorities and the public alike. Health care fraud casts a wide net and has done so for some time. The consequences are serious and problematic for the people accused of committing this crime. Its lasting effects may...
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