Second-degree murder penalties in Missouri
Second-degree murder is a very serious crime in Missouri. If you are charged, the rest of your life hangs on the outcome of your case. To clearly understand the severity, let’s look at the potential penalties of murder in the second degree. What constitutes second-degree murder in Missouri? Let’s say you get into a fight…
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Offenses that result in license suspension for drivers under 21
Missouri drivers who are caught driving while intoxicated can be arrested and face serious penalties. Drivers younger than 21 can have their licenses suspended for certain offenses. You should understand what those offenses are if you choose to drive while intoxicated. What is the legal limit for drivers under 21? Like other states, Missouri’s DWI laws prohibit…
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What to do if charged with a DWI or DUI?
After a celebratory dinner and a few glasses of wine, a pleasant evening ends with a brief drive home. The driver doesn’t feel drunk. Yet, shortly before they arrive, they’re stopped by an officer. For many people, this is the story of how they got their first DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated)…
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Section 8 fraud is a serious matter
The Section 8 housing voucher program provides opportunities to low-income tenants looking to rent an apartment or another dwelling. The federal program also presents opportunities to Missouri landlords, as the government payments could deliver a steady flow of rental income. Unfortunately, both landlords and tenants could engage in fraud to cheat the system. Doing so…
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Missouri DWI laws and penalties
Missouri uses the initials DWI, or driving while intoxicated, to refer to drunk driving. Drunk driving in Springfield, Missouri, can add points to the driver’s license and includes various penalties. Overview of Missouri DWI Drivers in Missouri can get a DWI for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination. Missouri sets the blood alcohol…
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Former bookkeeper sentenced for fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced on Jan. 5 that a 69-year-old woman has been sentenced to almost four years in a federal prison for stealing more than $600,000 from a trust that distributed funds to charities in the St. Louis area. The woman’s sentence was handed down as part…
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