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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Examining Missouri’s self-defense laws
Most in Springfield likely never picture themselves being involved in a confrontation (let alone being placed in a position where they had to resort to force to defend themselves. Yet such altercations do indeed happen, as evidenced by the fact that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are roughly 2 million incidents of…
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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 harshest possible punishment for a first-time DWI?
Every year, thousands of drivers in Missouri find themselves staring down a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. For most of these individuals, it is a one-time mistake. They’ve never been arrested for drunk driving before, and it likely won’t happen again. If you find yourself in this situation, what is the worst-case scenario you can…
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What are Missouri’s robbery laws?
Robbery is considered a violent crime in Missouri. Accordingly, you could end up facing some serious penalties if convicted of any charges. Today, we will take a look at robbery laws in the state. First, robbery is very distinctly different from theft, which simply involves taking someone else’s property. Robbery involves threatening or intimidating someone…
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Even a minor drug conviction may have life-changing consequences
For many young adults, college life offers both immense opportunity and immense temptation. Rapidly shifting cultural attitudes and popular media depictions that glamorize drug use may lead some young adults to underestimate the risks of experimenting. In fact, even a simple charge of possession may have a huge impact on an otherwise promising future. In addition to…
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