KesslerWilliams Legal Blog
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....
Orders of Protection in Missouri
Facing criminal charges in addition to a protection order? Learn more about what our Sex Crimes Defense team can do for you. What is an Order of Protection? In Missouri, an “order of protection” is a civil court order that requires one person to stay away from,...
Nicholas Williams Teaching Online Trial Skills Course
Nicholas Williams, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Program Director for the St. Louis and Kansas City Deposition Skills Training Courses, will be teaching a four-part trial skills online course beginning May 22, 2020. The course consists of four modules,...
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jails and Prisons
As COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the world, our nation’s jails and prisons have become the epicenters of the outbreak in the United States, greatly increasing the risk that the people confined within their walls will contract COVID-19. Why is COVID-19 so Dangerous...