Criminal Defense

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...

You have the right to own a firearm in the United States– if you follow the rules. That can sometimes be tricky, especially when you’re living near the border of two states that have very different approaches to gun ownership. Even though Missouri and Illinois are...

A person arrested on drug charges may very well know about the potential punishment that he or she faces. What that person may not know is just how serious an effect that a drug conviction can have in multiple areas of life. It is vital that anyone facing drug charges...

A person accused of a white collar crime stands to lose a great deal with a conviction. It is a crime that prosecutors take very seriously no matter what type of business is involved. A conviction can result in jail time, fines and other punishment. Even just the...

Law enforcement in Missouri generally does its best to keep citizens safe. However, this doesn't mean that officers are above reproach. Many cases seem cut and dried when looking at purported evidence, but when legal professionals take a closer look, there is often...

How often as children did people play cops and robbers, or act out John Wayne scenes from movies? Toy guns were prolific when baby boomers were children and not considered an issue in Missouri. A toy gun for Christmas was at the top of many wish lists. This is...

Missouri police agencies made two different types of drug arrests recently, which allows for an explanation of some of the differences between the two. In the first matter, Callaway County deputies along with the city of Fulton Police authorities reportedly executed...

A high-profile politician has recently been accused of computer data tampering. The Missouri governor Eric Greitens has been accused of illegally obtaining a list of donors to help him raise campaign funding. The politician maintains his innocence and plans to present...

Spring break is the first chance Midwesterners have to take in the warmer weather. According to the Transportation Security Administration, as many as 65 million people travel for the spring break season. If you plan on jet-setting for vacation or work there are some...