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An ex parte order of protection can change your life in an instant. Without warning or the chance to defend yourself, you may suddenly find yourself facing serious legal consequences that can follow you for years. In St. Louis, Missouri, the protection order process...
Buying or selling a gun does not always lead to criminal charges. However, some gun transfers break federal law when a person knows the recipient may use, carry or possess the gun illegally. For example, someone in St. Louis who gives a gun to a person who cannot...
A drug possession arrest in Missouri can lead to a state or federal case. Federal law makes it illegal to knowingly possess certain drugs without legal permission. Whether a case stays under Missouri law or moves to federal court depends on the facts and which...
Past mistakes should not define your entire future. Yet for many people in Missouri, a criminal record continues to affect daily life long after a sentence is served. Fortunately, Missouri law provides a way forward through expungement. Understanding expungement A...
Possession or use of unlicensed firearms can land you with a number of weapons charges in Missouri. State law broadly divides charges into two categories: possession and use offenses. Penalties may include thousands of dollars in fines or mandatory prison sentences....
An old drug conviction in Missouri may be eligible for expungement, but your eligibility often depends on the offense, your record since then and whether the conviction fits Missouri’s expungement rules. Some drug convictions can qualify because Missouri law allows...
A single fraud charge can put an entire medical career on the line. If you face an allegation of healthcare fraud, you may worry not only about fines or jail time, but also about whether you can continue practicing medicine. This question has a serious answer: a...
When your child faces drug charges in St. Louis, you may feel pressure build quickly as questions about what happens next start to surface. Missouri law treats drug related allegations seriously, yet the outcome often depends on age, circumstances and prior history....
Feeling unsafe at home or in your community can be incredibly stressful. In Missouri, an order of protection is a legal tool that helps create distance between you and someone who may pose a threat. While every situation is different, understanding how these orders...
A federal charge is something that you should never take lightly. Federal cases move fast and involve detailed investigations by national agencies. And because federal courts follow strict rules and sentencing guidelines, the stakes can rise higher than in many state...