What constitutes misuse of public funds?
If you are employed by a government entity in Missouri, be it local, state or federal, the funds you deal with are public funds that belong to the “public” your employer serves. Should law enforcement officials allege that you betrayed your public trust by misusing or mishandling these funds, the government can prosecute you in…
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What are the laws for DUIs in Missouri?
Residents in Missouri who are accused of DUI-related crimes have a lot on the line if they’re convicted. The DUI laws in Missouri do not allow much room for mistake, and if you find yourself up against a charge, you could also find yourself looking at some strict sentencing. Findlaw takes a look at Missouri’s…
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What should you know about expungement?
If you were accused or convicted of a crime, your friends or family members may have advised you to consider having the charges expunged. If this topic confuses you, you are not alone. Expungement can be a complex issue for you and other Missouri residents. What is expungement? As FindLaw explains, this is the legal…
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What you need to know about Missouri’s marijuana laws
At the Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise, we think you should know that Missouri has some of the toughest marijuana laws in the country. Despite the facts that 61 percent of Americans believe that marijuana should be legalized in one form or another and Missourians will have the opportunity to vote for…
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Admission to college may depend on honesty regarding DUI-DWI
If you are looking forward to obtaining your master’s degree at a prestigious university, your aspirations could be put on hold due to a DUI or DWI mark on your record. Some colleges will decline admittance if you have a misdemeanor or felony conviction. However, providing honest information about the drunk-driving incident may make all…
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What constitutes tax evasion?
If you are like many Missourians, you have an abiding fear of the Internal Revenue Service. Maybe it is similar to your possible aversion to dentists. Even though no dentist or IRS agent ever harmed you, nevertheless you dread every upcoming dental appointment and every upcoming April 15. You keep thinking that just because these…
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