Is jail or rehabilitation better for drug offenders?
There is an ongoing issue with drugs in the United States. There has also always been a constant battle between how to deal with those arrested for drug offenses. Many courts in Missouri use alternative punishments that allow a person to avoid jail time. However, there are some who think jail is exactly where these...
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Are drug courts effective?
As a Missouri resident facing a drug charge, you may have valid fears about potentially having to serve time in jail, if convicted of the offense you are facing. While this is a distinct possibility for many drug offenders, you may be able to avoid having to serve time behind bars by instead participating in...
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Can my drug charges be expunged?
A drug conviction can seriously affect your life. One nonviolent offense may affect your career aspirations, educational goals and overall reputation. You may be wondering if there is any way to wipe your criminal record clean so you can move on with your life. Thanks to a new Missouri law, expunging your drug charges may be possible. Here is...
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What are the benefits of drug rehabilitation programs?
Most people in Missouri who are convicted of drug charges are sent to prison or required to pay fines, or both. The law in many states harshly criminalizes the illicit use of controlled substances or illegal drugs. As you may know, it can be extremely difficult for those with addictions to stop using the drugs...
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How a drug conviction may impact your financial aid
You may make some mistakes when you are young. Using drugs is not exactly a rare occurrence for young adults. But what may seem like a minor lapse in judgment may have significant ramifications. Drug charges may threaten your access to financial aid. Tuition, textbooks and housing are quite costly. If you lose out on student aid,...
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What is constructive drug possession?
If you are a Missouri resident charged with drug possession, this is a very serious matter. Depending on which drug and what quantity thereof you are alleged to have possessed, you could face substantial time in jail or prison if convicted. That is why your attorney must defend you as vigorously as possible. Since the...
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