Do you have trouble understanding what “consent” means in today’s world? Consent can be a tricky term to understand because there have long been some cultural issues in sway that have muddied the waters. While slogans like, “no means no” have been thrown around for decades, popular culture still tends to bombard us with questionable...

Perhaps you were out celebrating the retirement of a co-worker and had a couple of alcoholic drinks. On the way home, law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.  This is your first offense, and the penalties include loss of driving privileges. How will you manage?  Looking at the issues  As a first-time...

Your DNA is completely unique unless you have an identical twin. However, there are markers in your genetic code that connect you to other people in your family. With the rise in popularity of using genetic testing to determine a family’s national and racial lineage has come an increased desire by law enforcement to use...

Depending on the circumstances, there may be different time frames, or statutes of limitations, in which the Internal Revenue Service can audit your federal tax return and assess unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. Missouri taxpayers should understand these statutes of limitations and how they apply if the IRS suspects tax fraud. As Forbes explains, the IRS...

There are both federal and state laws that cover every type of drug crime imaginable. As a resident of the state of Missouri, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of these laws to ensure that you don’t do anything that could result in a serious punishment. Here is a list of some of the...

Being charged with one or more sex offenses is devastating, but even a simple accusation can also have lasting consequences. As in all other states, Missouri authorities take a very harsh stance against sex offenses. This is the right approach in terms of protecting victims and the public at large. However, it is a troubling...