Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Are designated drivers a safe option?
If you are like many other people in Missouri and throughout the U.S., you may choose to bring along a designated driver when going out for drinks or a night on the town. Many people use this method to ensure they have a safe way home and will not be forced to drive with a…
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August 4, 2022
Crime Continues to Escalate in Chicago
The crime rate in the Windy City is continuing to rise. In 2017, Chicago PD seized over 8,000 illegal guns. In the same year, the city reported over 760 deaths from guns, a 60% increase from the previous year. There is also over 3,000 young men in the windy city that are especially high-risk of…
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August 4, 2022
Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Bill
The Missouri House has approved a massive Omnibus Crime Bill which is adopts many of ideals of the First Step Act and includes more measures that could potentially affect Missouri: Free feminine hygiene for incarcerated women sentencing reform for mandatory minimums for non-violent offender Parole for people who are at least 65 years old and have served 30 years…
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August 4, 2022
What do I need to know about community service?
You may have discussed the possibility of community service after a criminal charge, especially if you have little or no criminal history or the crime with which you are being charged is a minimal one. Like other Missouri residents, you may wonder what community service is and how it can help people who have been…
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August 4, 2022
What are some of the penalties for DUI charges?
Every day, drivers throughout the country find themselves facing DUI charges. This can be a very difficult position to find one’s self in, and many questions may arise with respect to the consequences of these charges and how to move forward. If you have been accused of driving drunk, or someone in your family is…
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August 4, 2022
What is entrapment?
If you face criminal charges in Missouri, you may be able to use entrapment as a successful defense that will result in your acquittal. LawShelf.com explains that entrapment occurs when you commit a crime only because a law enforcement officer or someone acting on behalf of a law enforcement officer induces you into committing it. Specifically, to…
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