November 20, 2020
From long, often emotionally intense hours on the job to the high risk of developing musculoskeletal and other stress injuries that require ongoing pain relief, nurses and nursing assistants may face a higher risk for developing a substance abuse issue. In addition to the personal and legal consequences of addiction, substance misuse may lead to temporary...
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November 18, 2020
Domestic violence is a heinous crime, which is why the public reviles it so much. This is also why false accusations of domestic violence can be extremely damaging to the life of the accused. If you are currently dealing with false accusations of domestic violence, it is important to act quickly and decisively. According to...
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November 12, 2020
Missouri residents like you may face serious consequences if convicted of a felony. All states treat felonies as serious crimes and Missouri is no exception. But the impact of this conviction does not end after your sentence. Unfortunately, a felony conviction can have long term consequences that last far after a sentence ends. Just what...
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November 11, 2020
Recent unrest sparked by perceived police abuse has called for reform, police defunding, and demand for accountability. A Law Enforcement Officer, (LEO), should be aware of the doctrine of “qualified immunity” which protects government officials from liability for violating rights of citizens. This doctrine provides that citizens cannot sue police officers for damages, unless police...
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November 6, 2020
As someone facing serious charges in Missouri, you may wonder what your options are. When looking at the possibility of going to court for a trial, you might feel overwhelmed. It is hard to narrow down your options, too. One potential option is agreeing to a plea bargain. This can serve you well in certain...
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November 2, 2020
You may not realize that drugs have different classifications. Members of law enforcement categorize drugs based on the medical use of a substance. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, these drug schedules consider how likely it is that you may abuse a substance. There are five drug schedules. Low-risk substances Schedule V substances are drugs...
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October 29, 2020
As someone facing a Missouri drug charge, you may have valid fears about having to spend time in jail, among other penalties, if your charge leads to a conviction. Depending on circumstances, though, you may have an opportunity to enroll in drug court, rather than logging time behind bars. Per Greene County, the county operates...
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October 26, 2020
If a spouse or family member has accused you of domestic assault in Missouri, you should understand the potential charges you face. State law establishes three levels of domestic assault charges with different criminal penalties for each. Review the degrees of domestic assault in Missouri and the legal consequences for a conviction. Third-degree domestic assault This category...
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October 20, 2020
In Missouri, residents like you know not to hit the road after having a drink. Unfortunately, officer observation is not a fool-proof tool of DWI detection. Even if you did not consume any alcohol, you could end up getting into trouble. This is especially true when it comes to probable causes for arrest. Officers may...
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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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