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...
There are a number of reasons why you would want to appeal an unfavorable ruling after a criminal trial. For instance, you may feel as if a judge ignored Missouri law when allowing certain types of evidence to be introduced in your case. It may also be possible to...
Even though most criminal courts across the country are crowded places, you have a right to a speedy disposition of your charges. To clear their caseloads and move on with other matters, many prosecutors offer defendants plea deals. Judges tend to like pleas too, as...
What’s the difference between embezzlement and employee theft in Missouri? Both are white-collar crimes, but legally speaking, their parameters vary slightly. In short, all embezzlement is theft, but not all theft is embezzlement. Employee theft Legal codes define...
Most drivers in Missouri who have been arrested for DUI have undergone a field sobriety test. One of the three components to determine field sobriety is a procedure called an HGN test. HGN is an acronym for horizontal gaze nystagmus, a test that helps determine...
When Missouri residents enter the jail system, they may be offered an opportunity to receive bail. When a defendant gets bail, they agree to appear in court when they're ordered to. A court will grant bail if they believe that a defendant will actually show up to...
If a judge or jury convicts you of a criminal offense, you are likely to face a variety of legal consequences. Courts in Missouri may have legal authority to impose a prison sentence, assess a fine or do both. Typically, you can gauge your legal exposure by looking at...
A person who is convicted of a felony may serve time in prison and, upon release, discover that his or her record follows him or her. Even those who plead guilty or no-contest to a nonviolent misdemeanor could experience problems that persist in life. Sadly, Missouri...
Forfeiture actions in Missouri allow law enforcement officials to take control of assets of people convicted of crimes. Law enforcement must demonstrate the use of property in the commission of a criminal offense or that possession of the property is the result of...
Being accused of or investigated for a white collar crime can be a devastating experience as these complaints are typically complicated financial cases. Many involve multiple law enforcement agencies and can result in harsh consequences. The FBI characterizes these...
