Concerned individuals may file reports with law enforcement officials alleging animal cruelty. Intentionally failing to provide a pet with adequate care, for example, may result in a class A misdemeanor charge under Missouri's Animal Neglect and Abuse Statutes. An...
When a Missouri law enforcement officer stops your car and wants to look around, knowing and understanding your rights may serve you well. During a traffic stop, the rights you have during a traffic stop differ from those you have at your own home, and you should not...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Federal prosecutors in Missouri have charged a brother and sister in connection with two armed robberies that were committed in Kansas City on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. Both of the victims were pizza delivery drivers. The 18-year-old man and his 22-year-old sister are...
