KesslerWilliams Legal Blog
3 reasons you can challenge a breath test in a DUI case
In most cases where the state charges someone with a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction, the prosecutor's case largely relies on a chemical breath test. Evidence that someone had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit can lead to criminal...
A form of health care fraud that may not seem like a crime
Certain forms of health care fraud are unquestionably illegal and unethical. For example, telling a patient they have a medical condition that they do not and then performing treatments on them or sedating them so that they think they will undergo treatment is an...
The major difference between appeal and expungement
As you work your way through a criminal case for the first time, you may find yourself encountering a lot of terms you haven’t considered before. Since these are going to have such a massive impact on your future, it’s quite important that you know how they’re going...
How can crime victims seek justice on their own behalf?
Maybe someone committed an armed robbery at the business where you work, and you suffered a traumatic brain injury when they hit you in the side of the head with the firearm that they brandished. Perhaps you were on your way home from an unusually long day at work...
3 things you need to know about Missouri orders of protection
If you have endured physical abuse from someone you know or stalking from a total stranger who found you online, you may not feel safe going about your daily life anymore. Stalking and domestic violence can affect every aspect of your life, from your relationships to your employment. No one should feel unsafe just performing daily tasks because someone else…
What is a conspiracy when it comes to drug charges?
Missouri prosecutors and police officers have always sought means to aggressively enforce drug prohibition laws. Even as social attitudes about drug abuse have changed, the laws in Missouri remain strict. In fact, enforcement has even intensified in some areas. Many families across Missouri have felt the sting of opiate, opioid and heroin addiction in recent years. The proliferation of synthetic…
3 mistakes that could lead to federal firearm charges
As a gun owner in Missouri, you are subject to state and federal regulations. Despite the Second Amendment stating that there should be very few limitations on your firearm ownership rights, there are still many statutes that regulate firearm ownership and use. Sometimes, people engaging in what they perceive to be normal or innocent behavior can face criminal charges because…
Can I get my criminal record expunged in Missouri?
Everyone with a serious crime on their record knows how much of a limitation it can be. Criminal convictions can limit job opportunities, education opportunities and much more. That’s why it comes as such a relief to learn that, in some circumstances, you can get an expungement of your criminal record – meaning that the state will erase all traces…
Can my car get me in trouble for a DUI?
It seems that cars keep getting smarter and smarter. Instead of learning the intricate method of parallel parking, many vehicles have a feature that will complete the task for you. Now, legislators are discussing laws that would require new vehicles to detect drunk driving. This innovation aims to lower (or eliminate) the number of drunk drivers on the road. Here’s…
Child Pornography
“Child pornography” is a general term encompassing a variety of illegal materials. In today’s world, it most often refers to pictures or videos featuring individuals under the age of eighteen who are depicted in a sexual position or participating in a sexual act....