You have a constitutional right to be tried by a jury of your peers. The hope here is that you’ll be judged fairly by this group of individuals and only when they agree that you’re guilty beyond a reasonable doubt will a conviction occur. While there are certainly...
Your criminal charges need to be taken seriously. After all, there can be severe consequences if you’re convicted. So, before you take a plea deal or risk the full extent of possible penalties by taking your case to trial, you need to have a firm understanding of...
A drug possession charge in Missouri can have serious consequences. Missouri is known for having some of the toughest drug laws in the country, with mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes. This means that you could face jail or prison time even if this is your...
Being charged with driving under the influence in Missouri carries with it a series of penalties that can make it difficult for a person to go about their daily lives even before they are convicted. Of course, it is imperative to lodge a strong defense to try and...
When Missouri police pull over a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence, the drier is required to submit to a roadside test for drug or alcohol intoxication. This is based on the state’s “implied consent,” law, which holds that drivers consent in advance...
You may have gotten into a situation that you have difficulty fixing and getting out of. If you have been charged with a felony, you will want to build a criminal defense and most likely, you will want the support of an attorney who has the knowledge and the skills to...
Kansas City and Missouri residents who face a DUI charge may have many questions and concerns. Most of these usually involve how much any fines will be, if a driver’s license will be suspended and if they will go to jail. However, a criminal conviction can have many...
There’s a good chance that the prosecution is going to have physical evidence to present against you in your criminal case. However, you’d be surprised by the number of individuals who end up convicted because they talk themselves into trouble when interacting with...
When you’re charged with a drug crime, the prosecution is probably going to initially threaten you with the harshest penalties allowed under the law. And some of those penalties are quite extensive. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be facing jail...
In the United States, if you are accused of committing a criminal act, you have the right to an attorney, whether that is an attorney whom you hire privately or a public defender. The fact is that you have the right to a defense. Sometimes, it may be preferable to...
