August 4, 2022
The laws in Kansas City, Missouri, have evolved recently to take a more tolerant view of marijuana use. Charges in the Municipal Court have decreased since the prosecutor’s office of Jackson County announced its intention to stop prosecuting marijuana cases. Approximately two years ago, a ballot measure that would eliminate the possibility of jail time…
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August 4, 2022
The prevailing perception across the country, including in Missouri, seems to be that white-collar crime tends to go unpunished, that people in positions of authority can commit acts of fraud, embezzle money, etc. without fear of discovery or repercussions. This belief tends to persist despite recent high-profile guilty pleas by people with ties to the…
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August 4, 2022
In Missouri, crimes related to drugs are taken very seriously. Due to the harsh nature with which these crimes are treated and handled, you may find yourself dealing with severe consequences if you are charged and convicted. Today, we at the Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise, will discuss some of the potential…
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August 4, 2022
Most people arrested and/or convicted of drunk driving charges never intend harm to anyone. Nevertheless, sometimes others suffer harm, and it can be particularly devastating when it happens to someone that the driver is close to. A mother from Smithville, Missouri, recently pleaded guilty to Class B felony charges of driving while intoxicated in connection with a…
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August 4, 2022
Pink collar crime may seem like a clever phrase invented by Hollywood to entice people in Missouri to watch an innovative new true-crime program. However, according to FraudBeat, the term describes a real phenomenon. As a matter of fact, even if you are not familiar with the term it is older than you might think. Its…
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August 4, 2022
There’s a reason that movies and television shows often focus on criminal trials: They make good drama. The stakes are high. There are clear actors, and it’s exciting to watch them grapple with the facts and look for the strategies that will best prove someone’s guilt or innocence. But these shows often push the trials…
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