August 4, 2022
The U.S. Postal Service and DEA has developed a drug packing profile to stop mail trafficking. Faced with a deluge of suspicious packing heading towards consumers, courts determine that any reasonable expectation of privacy in personal effects must give way to society’s interest in law enforcement to win the war on drugs. Mail Procedure Suspicious...
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August 4, 2022
As a Missouri parent with a child in college, you probably hope that the guidance you gave your child before he or she left the nest will be enough to keep your son or daughter out of serious trouble in your absence. Unfortunately, though, many students wind up experimenting with drugs or alcohol during the...
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August 4, 2022
It begins as an innocent mistake. You forget to file your taxes one year, and then one year becomes two, and two becomes several. You keep telling yourself you will file your missing returns soon, but because you fell so far behind, the prospect of filing your returns becomes ever more daunting. You may think...
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August 4, 2022
Introduction In March 2018, Senate bill #1101 was proposed and included the Missouri red flag gun law. This law would have increased penalties for domestic abusers who attempted to purchase guns and criminalized bump stock ownership, but the legislation was not adopted. It is difficult to measure the effectiveness of red flag laws because it is...
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August 4, 2022
There is an ongoing issue with drugs in the United States. There has also always been a constant battle between how to deal with those arrested for drug offenses. Many courts in Missouri use alternative punishments that allow a person to avoid jail time. However, there are some who think jail is exactly where these...
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August 4, 2022
As a Missouri resident facing a drug charge, you may have valid fears about potentially having to serve time in jail, if convicted of the offense you are facing. While this is a distinct possibility for many drug offenders, you may be able to avoid having to serve time behind bars by instead participating in...
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August 4, 2022
The right to be left alone, the right to silence and to be free from harassment are “rights” often cited as essential to the First Amendment, but being put to real test in the communications age and the abusive potential of modern electronic communication. Free speech vs. anti-harassment laws are being considered by state and...
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August 4, 2022
You might feel tempted to share some unused antibiotics with a friend who is sick and has no medical insurance, or to lend your sister a couple of your Xanax if she’s having trouble with anxiety during finals. It might seem harmless to hand out a few prescription pills, like you’re doing a favor for...
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August 4, 2022
College students have their whole lives ahead of them. They may feel like nothing can stop them from achieving their dreams. However, an arrest can derail future plans. A criminal conviction may impact their enrollment, employment and reputation. This is why it is crucial for students to get help if they face charges. Here is a...
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August 4, 2022
If you face criminal charges in Missouri, such as for allegedly committing a drug crime, you would do well to educate yourself about the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. As LawTeacher.net explains, this important legal doctrine could play a big part in the defense of your case. “Fruit of the poisonous tree” is a metaphor that...
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