Missouri law establishes several levels of kidnapping. All these crimes involve restraining someone or preventing their movement against that person's will. Review the different types of kidnapping in Missouri and possible penalties when facing these charges....
The consequences of a Missouri sex crime often go far beyond jail time and fines. Depending on the details of the conviction, the law may limit where offenders live, the jobs they hold and disqualify them for mortgages or student loans. Required registration on the...
If you work for the government or for a financial institution, you could find yourself in prime territory for computer, hi-tech or E-crime, also known as cybercrime. An investigation may be underway regarding a possible computer crime with you as the target. What...
After getting charged with a DUI related crime, you may be wondering: what next? How high are your chances of facing a conviction? If you do, will this impact your future? In what ways? As a college student, the first place you will likely look is toward your college...
Reentering society after your release from prison can feel intimidating. Trying to catch up when everyone else has moved on during your imprisonment can feel overwhelming and discouraging. One of the best ways to begin rebuilding your life is to get a stable job....
Before conducting custodial interrogations, officers typically must inform you of your fundamental rights. Specifically, when giving you your Miranda advisement, officers must tell you about your right to remain silent and your right to have an attorney present for...
In a typical criminal prosecution in Missouri, different types of evidence are brought into play in the prosecution and defense of a case. This may include eyewitness testimony. This reality raises the question if eyewitnesses are reliable. Time and again eyewitness...
Criminal law is complicated and full of nuances. These cases are full of ups and downs, and sometimes they intrude on the personal and family life of the accused. One thing that can happen during or after a criminal case is forfeiture of property. If you live in...
One of the most widely misunderstood areas of the law is criminal law. When it comes to crimes, procedures and punishments of the criminal justice system, many television shows and books skew the process. Unfortunately, many Missouri citizens start to believe what...
All states have their own laws to combat impaired driving, such as hefty fines, license suspension, and jail time. When law enforcement pulls a driver over in Missouri for suspected DUI, the officer may conduct field sobriety tests. There are three standardized tests...
