August 4, 2022
Dee Wampler discusses the introduction of lawmakers adding extensive social media/search engine history checks being added to new gun bills around the nation. The social media review includes the monitoring the accounts of Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, as well search engine history review of the last 3 years. Listen to Dee discuss this topic on The...
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August 4, 2022
The Ozarks bright blue cross will continue to shine despite complaints claiming the city is favoring one religion over the other. Check out the full story from KY3 here...
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August 4, 2022
There are many scenarios in which you may wonder whether or not a police officer may lawfully search your vehicle. The Fourth Amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure without a warrant or probable cause. There are some situations that allow police to search your car with no warrant or probable cause, without violating your...
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August 4, 2022
The whistleblower protection act (1989) is a law that protects Federal government employees from retaliatory action for voluntary disclosing information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring at a government organization[1] Lawmakers have recognized the crucial service whistleblowers provide in holding organizations accountable for wrongdoing. You can report directly to the office of special counsel on...
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August 4, 2022
A lawful investigative detention was not an illegal arrest when an officer expressed his intention to search a detainees pocket and then tried to reach into it [1]. Police noticed the suspect at a university student cafeteria. He appeared unkempt, his eyes were bloodshot and smelled of alcohol. A records check indicated he was not...
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August 4, 2022
Missourians approved medical marijuana Amendment 2 by a 65 percent vote earlier this month, and we now look forward to many months of studies by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the rise of cannabis dispensaries to a total of 192 by the year 2020. In terms of recreational use, nine states have legalized...
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August 4, 2022
One of the most important laws that every citizen should be fearful of is the Prosecutor’s Investigative Subpoena. “RSMo 56.085. Criminal investigations, prosecutors or circuit attorneys may obtain subpoena for witnesses, records, and books – In the course of a criminal investigation, the prosecuting or circuit attorney may request the circuit judge (or associate circuit)...
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August 4, 2022
If you face criminal charges in Missouri, or even if you are “only” a person of interest in a criminal investigation, you would do well to remember that you are never legally obliged to voluntarily speak with law enforcement officers without having your attorney present. This is one of your constitutional rights which the U.S. Supreme Court elaborated...
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August 4, 2022
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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August 4, 2022
Joseph S. Passanise has been recognized by BestLawyers.com as the 2014-15 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense: White-Collar “Lawyer of the Year.”...
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