October 5, 2020
People may not realize that there are different types of murder charges. If people are facing first-degree murder charges, they need to understand exactly what this means. First-degree murder is the most serious kind of homicide charge. According to the Missouri Legislation, people may face first-degree murder charges if law enforcement officials think that they…
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September 28, 2020
Missouri takes underage drunk and drugged driving offenses very seriously. In an effort to reduce the incident rate of such offenses, it enacted the “Abuse and Lose” law. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, Abuse and Lose applies to anyone under the age of 21 who engages in an alcohol or drug-related offense while in control…
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September 25, 2020
Parents in Missouri no doubt maintain a good deal of concern about their teens as they first begin to interact with their peers in an intimate matter. Much of the advice and guidance parents give during this time is likely based on their own unique moral standards. Regardless of what a person’s moral stance may…
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September 23, 2020
If you drink and drive, you could face charges for DWI. The Governors Highway Safety Association states that in Missouri and all other states except Utah, driving with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08% is illegal. If the court convicts you of drinking and driving, you could face severe penalties, like jail time, the…
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September 22, 2020
If you face a drug charge in Missouri, then you may get the opportunity to go through drug court. The 13th Judicial Circuit of Missouri explains drug court is an alternative option that allows you to seek treatment and help instead of going through the system to receive punishment. It is still a legal process….
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September 18, 2020
Sexting among teenagers continues to skyrocket, with significant jumps over the past decade. According to recent research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics, nearly 30 percent of teens (or one in four) are receiving sexts and almost 15 percent (or one in seven) are sending them. What is Sexting? Sexting is…
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