August 4, 2022
You only need passing familiarity with the American legal system to know that attorney-client privilege is one of its most important features. But what exactly does “attorney-client privilege” mean? What are its limits? If you’re facing any kind of investigation from federal or state authorities into possible criminal activity, this is something you need to know. What does...
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August 4, 2022
When you’re a professional, a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) by drugs or alcohol isn’t just a problem — it can also be the end of your career. While everyone’s circumstances can be unique, there are numerous unexpected consequences of a drunk driving conviction when you either have or hope to have a professional future. How...
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August 4, 2022
Commercial genetic tests that rely on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) have become increasingly popular among consumers — so much so that they’re even given as holiday gifts. But DNA tests aren’t just being used to uncover consumers’ genetic ancestry: They’re also being used to close out unsolved murders using a combo of detective work and information that’s available...
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August 4, 2022
The phrase “obstruction of justice” is bandied about in the news a lot these days, so we thought it might be informative to discuss exactly what this phrase means — and why it is considered a crime. Obstruction of justice is, essentially, an offense against the entire judicial process. It’s loosely defined as any action...
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August 4, 2022
Could the federal authorities be listening in on your private conversations? While most people tend to think of wiretapping as one of the “big guns” that investigators only pull out when they’re looking to take down an international crime figure or a major weapons dealer, the reality is that wiretapping is actually an increasingly common method...
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August 4, 2022
When someone in Missouri is convicted of a crime, they might face imprisonment or steep fines depending on the offense. But judges have alternatives to sending someone to jail. And this year marks the 35th anniversary of one state program that focuses on rehabilitation over incarceration. Court dockets in Springfield were overflowing with traffic, misdemeanor and...
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