Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
02.27 Dee Wampler with Nick Reed on 104.1 KSGF
Dee joins Nick Reed on 104.1 KSGF at Root’s Coffee Bar. They discuss sex trafficking, abortion issues, the meeting between Trump and Kim, and the Green New Deal. Learn more about the podcast here…
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August 4, 2022
Red Flag Gun Laws in the State of Missouri
Introduction In March 2018, Senate bill #1101 was proposed and included the Missouri red flag gun law. This law would have increased penalties for domestic abusers who attempted to purchase guns and criminalized bump stock ownership, but the legislation was not adopted. It is difficult to measure the effectiveness of red flag laws because it is…
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August 4, 2022
The Use of GPS Tracking
GPS Tracking Cases The court concluded the search warrant, which was provided for the installation of the device within ten day limit, but agents did not install the device until the eleventh day in Maryland and the government then tracked the vehicles movements for 28 days. Court’s Opinions Justice Scalia’s opinion, declared that because the tracking device was…
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August 4, 2022
What is entrapment in regards to drug crimes?
Law enforcement authorities take drug crimes very seriously. In order to build a viable case, some agencies and officers may conduct sting operations or go undercover. This usually involves planning and executing an operation for law enforcement officials to witness the crime take place.  However, there are boundaries that police officers and other law enforcement…
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August 4, 2022
Closing Criminal Records: Missouri’s New Expungement Law
Starting January 1, 2018, many Missourians will become eligible for expungement of their criminal records. In 2016, Missouri Legislature signed new criminal record expungement rules into law. These rules allow for the expungement of most misdemeanors and many felonies, including drug offenses. In the past, only very few crimes were eligible for expungement. Expungement is…
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August 4, 2022
What is a pink collar crime?
Whether or not you have heard about the CBS true crime show Pink Collar Crimes, you and other Missouri residents might find this topic interesting. When you take away the drama and sensationalism of television entertainment, you are left with a relatively new and growing area of criminal defense – crimes committed by women. These…
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