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Understanding your Miranda rights is a crucial part of knowing how to interact with police in interrogations or interviews safely. What exactly are your Miranda rights, though? What do they protect? Avoid self-incrimination Miranda Warning discusses your Miranda...
Eyewitness testimony is often viewed as the most reliable element in a criminal case. This is not actually true. Psychological studies have revealed that eyewitness testimony is more fallible than previously thought. Understanding the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in...
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties in Missouri. Specific amounts will qualify for a Class A felony, which according to the Missouri statutes, might result in life imprisonment. Penalties depend on the drug in question, and the quantity found on your person. See...
There are many different charges that an accused accomplice may face for their alleged role in a crime. While these terms are colloquially interchangeable, they are not legally the same. It is important to understand the difference between these charges, as each comes...
Missouri has relatively strong self-defense laws. According to the Revisor of Missouri, an individual may use physical force on another person if they reasonably suspect they are in danger. However, the burden of proof still lies on the defender. If you use...
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you may worry about how a potential conviction could affect your finances, reputation and employment prospects now and in the future. You may also have concerns about the penalties you could face following a conviction....
Many myths exist surrounding drug usage and charges. These likely stem from the outdated idea that drug usage is a mistake that officials need to punish rather than a multifactorial health disorder. People need to learn to identify what is not factual about drug use...
Most Americans are familiar with plea bargains. However, far fewer know that there are a variety of plea bargains available. This means that if the prosecution offers you a plea bargain in your criminal case, it is possible that it will look different than what you...
In the U.S., synthetic opioids like fentanyl are the most common drugs responsible for overdose deaths. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 59% of opioid-related deaths are from fentanyl. If you have a substance abuse disorder or face criminal...
There are several different types of drug-related crimes. In addition to consuming controlled substances, possessing paraphernalia and holding the substances themselves can lead to significant legal trouble. The challenge with possession as a crime is that it can be...
