August 4, 2022
Missouri prosecutes individuals who possess, distribute or intend to distribute controlled substances such as cannabis, opiates and cocaine. Depending on the type and quantity of substance, a convicted offender could face prison time and significant fines. Read on to learn more about categorization of and penalties for drug crimes in Missouri. Drug possession Missouri’s possession laws...
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August 4, 2022
In Missouri, drug possession charges are serious. These charges can amount to substantial prison time if convicted. Drugs, or controlled substances, are under state and federal government regulation. While the drugs have different levels called schedules, no matter the drug, many of the strategies to fight drug possession charges are the same. When charged with...
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August 4, 2022
The laws in Kansas City, Missouri, have evolved recently to take a more tolerant view of marijuana use. Charges in the Municipal Court have decreased since the prosecutor’s office of Jackson County announced its intention to stop prosecuting marijuana cases. Approximately two years ago, a ballot measure that would eliminate the possibility of jail time...
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August 4, 2022
In Missouri, crimes related to drugs are taken very seriously. Due to the harsh nature with which these crimes are treated and handled, you may find yourself dealing with severe consequences if you are charged and convicted. Today, we at the Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise, will discuss some of the potential...
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August 4, 2022
It is well-known and well-documented that the United States today has a serious problem with drug addiction. If you have been arrested for and convicted of a drug offense, you are not alone. Many people in Missouri and around the country find themselves in this position, often fueled by an addiction. When you need and...
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August 4, 2022
Ten states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana use. Lawmakers in Illinois, New Jersey, New York and elsewhere are pushing me to do the same. More than 60% of Americans support legalization, according to Pew Research Center, double the rate in 2000. More than half of employers give drug test to job applicants, according...
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August 4, 2022
Law enforcement authorities take drug crimes very seriously. In order to build a viable case, some agencies and officers may conduct sting operations or go undercover. This usually involves planning and executing an operation for law enforcement officials to witness the crime take place. However, there are boundaries that police officers and other law enforcement...
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August 4, 2022
Most people in Missouri who are convicted of drug charges are sent to prison or required to pay fines, or both. The law in many states harshly criminalizes the illicit use of controlled substances or illegal drugs. As you may know, it can be extremely difficult for those with addictions to stop using the drugs...
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August 4, 2022
You may make some mistakes when you are young. Using drugs is not exactly a rare occurrence for young adults. But what may seem like a minor lapse in judgment may have significant ramifications. Drug charges may threaten your access to financial aid. Tuition, textbooks and housing are quite costly. If you lose out on student aid,...
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August 4, 2022
If you are a Missouri resident charged with drug possession, this is a very serious matter. Depending on which drug and what quantity thereof you are alleged to have possessed, you could face substantial time in jail or prison if convicted. That is why your attorney must defend you as vigorously as possible. Since the...
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