Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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October 10, 2022
Wampler & Passanise Law Firm – A Proud Supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks 
A little bit of support can make a big difference for a kid in need. That’s why we’re proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, an organization that has been having a positive impact on children in our community for nearly four decades.   Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks has provided…
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September 14, 2022
Joe Passanise Recognized as a “2022 Trusted Adviser” by the Springfield Business Journal 
The team at Wampler & Passanise Law Office is proud to announce that Joe Passanise has received recognition from the Springfield Business Journal as a “2022 Trusted Adviser.”   The award, which will be formally presented at the publication’s Trusted Advisers event on September 30, recognizes local professionals in a variety of industries, all of whom…
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September 12, 2022
Wampler & Passanise Team Recognized by Best Lawyers 
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession, has recognized Wampler & Passanise attorneys Joseph Passanise and Taylon Sumners as two of the most respected members of the field. With the 2022 Best Lawyers awards, Wampler & Passanise Law Firm adds to its extensive recognitions and honors, continuing a…
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August 16, 2022
How DWIs Can Affect College Life
College students need to remain conscious of the law to avoid life-altering punishments. In addition to all the possible criminal charges on the table, students can lose the perks of going to college. In late 2018, a Missouri college basketball player received a suspension after a DWI arrest. Student athletes can lose their places on teams if cops…
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August 5, 2022
Southern Border, State of Emergency
President Trump recently declared a “state of emergency” regarding the high volume of immigrants flooding in from our southern border. There are currently another 40,000 immigrants in custody for various criminal offenses. So this sparks the discussion of if we should open our border and let immigrants come in, or should we build a wall?…
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August 5, 2022
Beating ShotSpotter in Firearms Trials
Until 10 years ago, the standard gun trial consisted of police officers testifying that they recovered a gun from on or near the suspect and an “expert” concluding the gun was operable and/or manufactured out of state. Today, even the most routine gun cases commonly involved fingerprints and DNA testing, evidence derived from clients’ social…
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