August 4, 2022
You may think you can only get a DUI if you are driving a car on a Missouri road. However, if you are drinking while operating a boat, you may find yourself charged with boating under the influence (BUI). In some ways, a BUI charge is similar to a DUI. FindLaw says that most state and federal...
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August 4, 2022
If you are pulled over by Missouri law enforcement on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to submit to a breath test. Law enforcement officers in the state, and across the country, use breath test devices as a way to determine your blood alcohol level, as it is impossible...
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August 4, 2022
With the fall semester off to a rousing start at Missouri’s colleges and universities, it is time for football games, fraternity and sorority parties, and all the other extracurricular activities inherent in campus life. Many of these activities include drinking, especially beer. Before you overindulge and possibly find yourself facing DUI charges, consider the many ways...
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August 4, 2022
Recreational marijuana may not be currently legal in Missouri, but that doesn’t mean residents refrain from using cannabis. Many people reason that they won’t face drug penalties if they don’t get caught. However, you may wonder if you can be arrested on suspicion of driving while high in Missouri – and whether using pot can...
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August 4, 2022
If you face federal securities fraud charges in Missouri, this is a very serious matter. A conviction could place you in a federal prison for life, plus the necessity of paying your alleged victims restitution in the amount of hundreds of thousands of dollars. As money.com explains, numerous types of financial fraud schemes exist, but one of...
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August 4, 2022
Criminal defendants with an underlying drug or alcohol problem are fortunate to live in Missouri. The state leads the nation in the establishment of treatment courts, also known as alternative sentencing courts, problem-solving courts and specialty courts. The mission of these courts is to help the defendants who come before them rather than simply sentence...
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