Case summaries for Aug. 14 - Aug. 20 Each week, The Missouri Bar provides links to all hand downs published online during the past seven days by the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Missouri Bar has created headings and summaries for...
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Case Summaries for August 7-13 from the Missouri Bar
Case summaries for Aug. 7 - Aug. 13 Each week, The Missouri Bar provides links to all hand downs published online during the past seven days by the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Missouri Bar has created headings and summaries for...
What is the difference between criminal and administrative law?
When you face DWI charges in Missouri, you will deal with both criminal and administrative law issues. It is important as you face charges that you understand the impact of each type of law. The punishments under each vary and provide very different outcomes. To know...
Protect your parental rights in custody battles
If you have to go to court over child custody concerns, one thing that might be troublesome to you is the idea that the courts in Missouri tend to side with women. The reality is that no court is legally allowed to side with one parent over the other due to gender....
Personal injuries; the potential to impact every aspect of life
Personal injuries can, and do, change people's lives every day. Whether it's a slip-and-fall accident that results in a moderate brain injury or a car crash that ruptures a lung, people who suffer injuries deserve to receive all the help they need to recover as much...
Driving while drunk in Missouri? The penalties are harsh
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense, and Missouri has specific laws that dictate how you can be penalized if convicted. There are numerous types of alcohol actions, such as those for drug or alcohol-test refusals, administrative alcohol arrests and alcohol-...
Bias in court: Fighting biases against fathers
In today's world, there should be no bias against fathers in court. Remember, men often do just as much parenting as women. In some cases, fathers are staying at home with their children while their wives work. Often, both men and women work to support their children,...
These co-parenting tips will give you peace of mind
When it comes to co-parenting, no one really knows what they're doing. Even if you attempt to do your best, it's possible you could make mistakes every now and again. Unfortunately, this is all part of a very difficult process.With the right co-parenting tips guiding...
Criminal defense strategies in Missouri
If you have been accused of a crime in the state of Missouri, it is likely that you are worried about defending yourself adequately and explaining your story of events so that the prosecution will understand your actions. While defending yourself against a crime you...
Top 10 reasons for distracted driving
The average car in the United States weighs around 4,000 pounds. These vehicles travel at potentially lethal speeds, with many drivers even exceeding the country's highest speed limits.Many people take driving a car very casually. They grow bored and become accustomed...