Don’t do these things on your work computer
If you’re like most business professionals, you spend more of your day in front of a computer than away from it. There’s a danger in familiarity, however, because you may be inclined to relax a little and treat your work computer as if it were your own. Don’t do it. Many companies reserve the right...
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Internet sex crimes: How easy it is to get into trouble
The internet can be a strange place. Both impossibly vast and able to help people connect like never before, it’s also a minefield for the unwary. Most people don’t realize just how easy it is to end up charged with a sex crime due to their internet activities — especially when they haven’t even had...
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Arrests made in case of missing St. James teen
Those in Springfield who have been charged with criminal offenses are afforded the benefit of being considered innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately, actually ensuring that this benefit is delivered upon may be an uphill battle. News regarding the circumstances surrounding an alleged offense can often serve to prejudice those who may ultimately be called upon...
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Missouri’s tiered sex offender registration
In 1994, a federal law was passed that mandated the enactment of a sex offender registry program. Since then, numerous other laws have been passed at both the federal and state levels that have added onto this original ruling. In Missouri, some updates have taken place as recently as the summer of 2018. According to...
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The pros and cons of accepting a plea deal
Someone in Missouri may want to consider accepting a plea deal from the prosecutor in a criminal case. Whether this deal is actually a bargain or could have more negative consequences than a trial depends on the case. Here are some plea deal factors a person should evaluate, according to FindLaw. Potential benefits Skipping the uncertainty of...
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What is the punishment for sexual contact with a student in MO?
If the state of Missouri charged you with sexual contact with a student, you may wonder what, exactly, the crime entails and what the punishment for said crime is. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the nation, provides a statutory definition, punishment information and other details regarding sex crimes in Missouri, including the...
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