If you are part of a Missouri couple going through a divorce, you and your spouse must figure out child custody issues. Usually, most parents are given joint custody, even if the child spends much more time with one of you than another. However, at times there may be...
Month: November 2019
Do you need a lawyer to get divorced?
You would not need a lawyer to dissolve a marriage, but you would need to deal with the legal system. In fact, you could represent yourself in almost any legal proceeding in Missouri. Whether this could be a good idea would depend on your unique circumstances....
An Introduction to Personal Injury Cases
If you have a dispute in Missouri that you are unable to resolve between yourself and the other party, you may find it necessary to begin a civil procedure. This article will cover some general topics about personal injury cases in St. Louis and in the state at large....
Can victims drop criminal charges?
There is a somewhat common misconception that victims of crimes — or their families — have the power to drop charges against a criminal defendant. This is not the case in Missouri. Victims often have some input. For example, their testimony could provide one of the...
Debate roils over evidence from troubled cops
Recent debate over policing and justice has brought new attention to an old question. How should the personal and employment histories of law enforcement personnel matter to a criminal case? Many argue that juries and district attorneys should be able to know if...