Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Hit-and-run laws in Missouri
Getting into a car accident is one of the last things anyone wants to happen. Whether it is a fender bender or major crash, some motorists may feel tempted to leave the area to avoid trouble. However, leaving the scene of a car crash is against the law. Missouri statute 577.060 states that fleeing an accident, commonly known…
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August 4, 2022
Missouri authorities obtain warrant by delivering package
Authorities in Missouri use every method legally available to them, including special investigative techniques, to track down alleged drug dealers. For example, last Friday afternoon, a multi-agency law enforcement operation exercised a search warrant for a residence in Columbia, Missouri, that authorities obtained by allowing delivery of a package after a K-9 unit reportedly detected drugs within. …
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August 4, 2022
03.06 Dee Wampler joins The Nick Reed Show
Dee joins the Nick Reed podcast on 104.1 KSGF and discusses numerous current issues and political topics, including the new “ID” law. Learn more about the podcast here…
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August 4, 2022
Violence in Windy City Continues to Rise
Last year 650 people were murdered in Chicago, and this year looks to be a banner year in the Windy City. Children living in the south and west sides of Chicago are in despair over their hopeless situation, some were as young as ten years of age. The prosecution rate for homicide cases city-wide is a…
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August 4, 2022
Knowing Missouri’s DUI penalties
Missouri residents should be aware of how DUI-related cases are handled on a local level. After all, penalties can vary vastly between states. One state may be more lax, while another could harshly penalize even first-time offenders. The Missouri Department of Revenue first examines what first-time DUI convictions could look like for an individual. If a person’s blood…
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August 4, 2022
Your Trash Could Place You Behind Bars
Police officers can properly investigate and make narcotic possession case by searching through trash left at a curbside of a house. The United States Supreme Court in California v Greenwood [1], has ruled a homeowner does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in trash left outside the curtilage of the home. The Case In Greenwood, a…
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